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R208 BUX

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,900 mi
Last recorded20,900 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 BUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 20,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 20,722 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 20,214 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,243 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 19,243 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,146 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 19,136 miles

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)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 May 2013 18,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Mar 2009 17,169 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,297 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 13,356 miles

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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R208 BUX is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R208 BUX, 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 R208 BUX registered?

R208 BUX is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R208 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 BUX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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