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P295 HMS

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,117 mi
Last recorded55,117 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 HMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 55,117 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 49,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 46,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 46,417 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 46,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 45,321 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 44,234 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 43,445 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 43,017 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 42,448 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 42,448 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 41,309 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,898 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 35,898 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,889 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 30,888 miles

Nearside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 29,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,473 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,050 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,500 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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P295 HMS is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P295 HMS, 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 P295 HMS registered?

P295 HMS is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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