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P179 WAB

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,720 mi
Last recorded34,720 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 WAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,720 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 34,720 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,722 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,428 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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P179 WAB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P179 WAB, 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 P179 WAB registered?

P179 WAB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P179 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 WAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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