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R291 RBL

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,012 mi
Last recorded34,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 RBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 34,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 33,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 33,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,696 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 33,696 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Front brake has excessive fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working Brake lamp not working with front application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,532 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 32,579 miles

Rear Tyre Is Undersize

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 32,579 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre Is Undersize

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,783 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 31,783 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,555 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,520 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 30,511 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,937 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,542 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 26,542 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2011 25,637 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

drive train rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2008 24,286 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2008 24,286 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R291 RBL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R291 RBL, 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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R291 RBL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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