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R253 WSL

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,663 mi
Last recorded58,663 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 WSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2013 58,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2013 58,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,547 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,547 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,164 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,290 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,771 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,231 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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R253 WSL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R253 WSL, 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 R253 WSL registered?

R253 WSL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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