MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
throttle control stiff>returns ok at time of test
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?
Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R985 YFL registered?
R985 YFL is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 23 August 1997.
Is R985 YFL safe to buy?
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