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R20 BAL

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,490 mi
Last recorded13,490 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 BAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2025 13,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 13,037 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 12,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 11,955 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 11,585 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,061 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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R20 BAL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R20 BAL, 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 R20 BAL registered?

R20 BAL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R20 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 BAL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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