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R161 HVX

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,155 mi
Last recorded15,155 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 HVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 15,155 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 15,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking Banjo loose (1.1.11 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 15,147 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 15,095 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 15,095 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,447 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 13,953 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 13,945 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 13,376 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 13,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 13,082 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 12,912 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 12,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 12,627 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,041 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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R161 HVX is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White 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 R161 HVX, 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 R161 HVX registered?

R161 HVX is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R161 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 HVX 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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