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P25 KTS

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,505 mi
Last recorded38,505 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 KTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 38,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 36,274 miles

front brake slight bind

front tyre low tread

Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 35,092 miles

front tyre low tread

Pass 10 May 2019 33,780 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 32,980 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,017 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,939 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,105 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,435 miles

front tyre tread is low

Pass 6 Apr 2012 25,559 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,863 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 20,863 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,741 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,338 miles

Clutch operation very stiff

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rivets missing from silencers

Fail 6 Sep 2007 19,338 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Clutch operation excessively stiff

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rivets missing from R/H silencer

Pass 1 Jul 2006 18,692 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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P25 KTS is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P25 KTS, 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 P25 KTS registered?

P25 KTS is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P25 KTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 KTS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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