MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
riders seat bolt missing (secure)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000R?
Based on 20,760 MOT tests across 1,931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R165 TFL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R165 TFL, 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 R165 TFL registered?
R165 TFL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R165 TFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R165 TFL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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