MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,407 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?
Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 EEX is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R229 EEX, 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 R229 EEX registered?
R229 EEX is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R229 EEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R229 EEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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