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R285 NKV

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,458 mi
Last recorded23,458 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 NKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 23,458 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,451 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 23,451 miles

Drive chain excessively tight IMPEDING ROTATION OF REAR WHEEL (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn REAR LINKAGE EXCESSIVE LATERAL MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 23,218 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,874 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

front wheel fitted the wrong way round

Fail 20 Jun 2018 22,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

front wheel is fitted the wrong way round

Pass 17 Sep 2016 22,600 miles

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

front brake lever travel to the limit

Fail 17 Sep 2016 22,600 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

front brake lever travel to the limit

Pass 26 Sep 2015 22,457 miles

Front front brake lever travel to limit

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2008 22,010 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,327 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,676 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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R285 NKV is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R285 NKV, 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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R285 NKV is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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