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R258 FHT

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,735 mi
Last recorded66,735 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 FHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 66,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,383 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,930 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 61,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 55,039 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front clutch stiff

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension squeeks

Pass 31 May 2016 53,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 26 May 2016 53,893 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake binding slightly (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey pipe to head leaking (7.1.1b)

Rear 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,856 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort warped disc (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated pipe to cylinderblowing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 52,779 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2011 52,219 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 52,211 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,135 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,716 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 34,716 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2005 33,070 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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R258 FHT is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R258 FHT, 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 R258 FHT registered?

R258 FHT is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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