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R26 MVL

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,733 mi
Last recorded6,733 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 6,733 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 6,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 6,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 6,678 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 6,678 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 6,678 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 28 May 2021 6,678 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 6,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 6,660 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 6,643 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 6,627 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 6,627 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 6,627 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 6,618 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 6,618 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 6,601 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 6,601 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 6,364 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 6,364 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,241 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 6,241 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 6,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 6,077 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000R?

Based on 20,760 MOT tests across 1,931 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 340
reflector on motorcycle missing 249
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 196
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 127
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R26 MVL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki TL1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 23,058 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 TL1000R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R26 MVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki TL1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R26 MVL registered?

R26 MVL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R26 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 MVL shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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