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P197 GAL

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,801 mi
Last recorded20,801 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 GAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 20,801 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,417 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,196 miles

Chain guard missing

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 20,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 18,866 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,575 miles

Advise bolt missing from fuel tank

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 16,550 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,062 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 14,017 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,222 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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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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P197 GAL is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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