MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Chain guard missing
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Advise bolt missing from fuel tank
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 missing (1.1.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?
Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 GAL is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P197 GAL, 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 P197 GAL registered?
P197 GAL is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 6 March 1997.
Is P197 GAL safe to buy?
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