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R773 WOE

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,527 mi
Last recorded55,527 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 WOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,527 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 55,431 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,335 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 55,157 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 55,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 53,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 50,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,912 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 37,912 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 32,731 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,313 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 26,313 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2013 23,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 21,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Apr 2011 18,752 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2010 17,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,452 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 15,452 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,659 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 11,847 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 11,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,969 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 9,959 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?

Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 233
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
reflector on motorcycle missing 164
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 131
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R773 WOE is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 25,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki TL1000S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 233 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R773 WOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R773 WOE registered?

R773 WOE is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R773 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 WOE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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