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R102 LVL

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

31,754 mi
Last recorded31,754 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 LVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 31,752 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,624 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 24,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 18,713 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 18,712 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,123 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 18,077 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,931 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 15,931 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,550 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 15,359 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,152 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 May 2007 14,152 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 14,079 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 140,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 14,027 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust baffling system loose

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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R102 LVL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 24,428 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 R102 LVL, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R102 LVL registered?

R102 LVL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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