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R951 LSO

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,079 mi
Last recorded48,079 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 LSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 48,079 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 48,079 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,079 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 48,079 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,561 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2018 46,560 miles

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

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,757 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,034 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 40,034 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 38,871 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 38,830 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,779 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,020 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 30,882 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 May 2006 27,544 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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R951 LSO is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R951 LSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R951 LSO registered?

R951 LSO is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R951 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 LSO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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