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R942 FDE

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,891 mi
Last recorded25,891 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 FDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 25,891 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 25,891 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 25,795 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 25,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 16,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 14,445 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 14,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,168 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,798 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 13,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,200 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 13,200 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R942 FDE is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R942 FDE, 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 R942 FDE registered?

R942 FDE is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R942 FDE safe to buy?

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