MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,458 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
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
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front brake lever travel to the limit
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
Front front brake lever travel to limit
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?
Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R285 NKV registered?
R285 NKV is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 7 April 1998.
Is R285 NKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 NKV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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