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R301 MRH

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,801 mi
Last recorded24,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 MRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 24,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 24,038 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 23,766 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 23,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy both (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer oil leak on casing

Pass 6 May 2023 23,344 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 21,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Lower oil leak

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 21,243 miles

Central Lower oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 20,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 19,439 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 19,439 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,868 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 17,868 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,650 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,954 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 14,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,147 miles

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

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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R301 MRH is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R301 MRH, 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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R301 MRH is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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