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P288 CTT

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,326 mi
Last recorded59,326 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 CTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,326 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,171 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 May 2011 57,165 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 51,262 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 47,485 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 6 Aug 2005 47,451 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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P288 CTT is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P288 CTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P288 CTT registered?

P288 CTT is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P288 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 CTT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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