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R845 VCC

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,424 mi
Last recorded31,424 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 VCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 31,424 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 23,933 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 23,908 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 32,752 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 31,825 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 31,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 29,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,788 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,819 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 17,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2011 16,541 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,407 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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R845 VCC is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R845 VCC, 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 R845 VCC registered?

R845 VCC is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R845 VCC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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