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R216 WRM

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,189 mi
Last recorded30,189 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 WRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,189 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

clutch lever

Fail 25 Aug 2011 30,187 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

clutch lever

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,907 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever has reached limit of travel

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 29,907 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever has reached limit of travel

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,298 miles

Rear Rack/Box Holder Cracked

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,298 miles

Rear Rack/Box Holder Cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2009 29,293 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rack/Box Holder Cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,118 miles

clutch lever,front n/s caliper mounting worn,rear hweel bearing slight play,rear chain sproket worn,n/s/r frame damaged,brake fluid low,

Fail 5 Aug 2008 28,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

clutch lever,front n/s caliper mounting worn,rear hweel bearing slight play,rear chain sproket worn,n/s/r frame damaged,brake fluid low,

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,077 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r foot rest pivots worn,clutch lever broken,front brake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Jul 2007 27,077 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front brake has little reserve travel, clutch lever broken, o/s/r & n/s/r foot rest pivots worn.

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,518 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

n/s/f indicator housing slightly loose.

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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R216 WRM 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 50%.

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 R216 WRM, 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 R216 WRM registered?

R216 WRM is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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