MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil LH fork seal slight weap. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Chain guard missing ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Clutch lever and front brake lever have sharp edges.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
non std exh
non std exh
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
nearside front wing mirror loose
Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
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)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?
Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R228 MKX is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 25,681 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 R228 MKX, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R228 MKX registered?
R228 MKX is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 2 September 1997.
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