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P187 CAD

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,622 mi
Last recorded32,622 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 CAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,622 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 32,541 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,805 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel spindle nut damaged but not affecting security

Fail 11 Mar 2010 30,802 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel spindle nut damaged but not affecting security

Pass 20 Dec 2008 30,956 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 30,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,296 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 30,296 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,984 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 27,984 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 26,167 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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P187 CAD is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P187 CAD, 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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P187 CAD is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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