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R263 EVM

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,339 mi
Last recorded40,339 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 EVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 40,339 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,366 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 32,500 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 30,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,958 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 29,958 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,699 miles

Front 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.

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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R263 EVM is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R263 EVM, 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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How do I check the history of R263 EVM?

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What year was R263 EVM registered?

R263 EVM is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R263 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 EVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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