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R985 YFL

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,307 mi
Last recorded24,307 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 YFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 24,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 23,924 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 23,924 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 22,714 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 21,349 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 21,302 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 21,255 miles

Front Brake excessively binding unable to rotate front wheel and fully test wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 20,894 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 20,888 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,883 miles

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

throttle control stiff>returns ok at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 17,881 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 17,881 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 17,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2008 16,739 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2006 16,570 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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R985 YFL is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red 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 R985 YFL, 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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R985 YFL is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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