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J666 PUN

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

393 mi
Last recorded393 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 PUN
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 393 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

oil leak

passenger seat missing at time of test

tested for daylight use only

Fail 27 Aug 2016 393 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

oil leak

passenger seat missing at time of test

tested for daylight use only

Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,047 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 28,328 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,376 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 27,370 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 25,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 25,839 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 21,619 miles

Bolt missing from stand bracket

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bolt missing from front mudguard

Fail 6 May 2011 21,421 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Bolt missing from stand bracket

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

bolt missing from front mudguard

Pass 21 May 2010 19,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 19,082 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,082 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,045 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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J666 PUN is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J666 PUN, 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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J666 PUN is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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