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R778 HUA

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,833 mi
Last recorded45,833 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 HUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 45,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,927 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,472 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Slight oil leak from clutch cover

Fail 4 Sep 2010 41,456 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Riders seat slightly insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,790 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,172 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,160 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 34,207 miles

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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R778 HUA is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R778 HUA, 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 R778 HUA registered?

R778 HUA is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R778 HUA safe to buy?

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