1997 Suzuki TL 1000 SV 1.0L Petrol · R780 AAF
1997 Suzuki TL 1000 SV (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 36,647 miles. MOT valid until 23/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI TL 1000 SV
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 996cc
R780 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 36,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R780 AAF Mileage History
- 08/04/202336,251 mi
- 08/04/202336,251 mi
- 21/05/202436,448 mi+197 mi
- 22/05/202436,473 mi+25 mi
- 25/08/202636,647 mi+174 mi
Average of roughly 117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R780 AAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Tl 1000 Sv (R780 AAF) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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