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R341 TEW

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Purple Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,941 mi
Last recorded28,941 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 TEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 28,941 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2023 28,941 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 20,515 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,515 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 19,170 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,186 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 11,434 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 11,425 miles

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

horn weak.

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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R341 TEW is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R341 TEW, 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 R341 TEW registered?

R341 TEW is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R341 TEW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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