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R285 YTR

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,658 mi
Last recorded37,658 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 YTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 37,658 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 37,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,374 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 36,368 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 35,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,066 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,008 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,565 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 YTR is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YTR, 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 R285 YTR?

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What year was R285 YTR registered?

R285 YTR is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R285 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 YTR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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