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R104 NWY

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,856 mi
Last recorded26,856 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 NWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 26,856 miles

Exhaust noisy Silencers (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 26,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 26,240 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 26,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 25,114 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 24,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 22,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,149 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 22,149 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Caliper pins worn at the front

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,057 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 22,034 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,054 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,166 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 19,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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R104 NWY is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R104 NWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R104 NWY registered?

R104 NWY is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R104 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 NWY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R104 NWY have outstanding finance?

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