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L300 NTL

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,482 mi
Last recorded42,482 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 NTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 42,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 41,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Offside Slightly Warped

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,472 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,309 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,617 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 37,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,519 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 37,519 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,375 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,231 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,231 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,193 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 27,988 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 27,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000R?

Based on 20,760 MOT tests across 1,931 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 340
reflector on motorcycle missing 249
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 196
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 127
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L300 NTL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki TL1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 23,058 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 TL1000R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L300 NTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki TL1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L300 NTL registered?

L300 NTL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L300 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 NTL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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