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R87 AVG

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,846 mi
Last recorded35,846 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 AVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,389 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 33,389 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre punctured (2 screws)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 29,825 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

clutch not operating correctly

rear tyre punctured (2 screws)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,937 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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R87 AVG is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R87 AVG, 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 R87 AVG registered?

R87 AVG is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R87 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 AVG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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