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R997 XJO

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,220 mi
Last recorded48,220 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 XJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,220 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 48,215 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,428 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 47,388 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

drive chain dry and loose

electrical wiring insecure

rear brake binding on slightly

various fairing pannels damaged and loose

front brake discshave lots of free play on floating rivits recomend new discs to be fitted

front brake fluid resivour fouling upper nose cone supports on a full lock

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 39,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,416 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,416 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 39,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,022 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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R997 XJO is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R997 XJO, 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 R997 XJO registered?

R997 XJO is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R997 XJO safe to buy?

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