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R201 FBU

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,217 mi
Last recorded26,217 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 FBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 26,217 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down play in link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 26,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down play in link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,871 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brake resovoir pipe full but sealed brake works as it should

Pass 24 Jun 2021 51,971 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 51,971 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2014 50,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,941 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 13,592 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,082 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 13,082 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R201 FBU is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R201 FBU, 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 R201 FBU registered?

R201 FBU is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R201 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 FBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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