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M4 XTL

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,648 mi
Last recorded35,648 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 XTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2015 35,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 35,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 34,866 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 34,483 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 34,483 miles

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 31,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,704 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 30,704 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Fail 27 May 2009 27,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2009 27,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 26,732 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,732 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tyres both have silicon spray or something similar on them they need to be cleaned off.

Pass 30 May 2006 18,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 13,584 miles

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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M4 XTL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M4 XTL, 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 M4 XTL registered?

M4 XTL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is M4 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 XTL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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