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R356 ABK

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,707 mi
Last recorded23,707 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 ABK
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 23,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

steering damper not allowing full lock to lock

Fail 26 May 2023 23,707 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

steering damper not allowing full lock to lock

Pass 30 May 2022 23,664 miles

Offside Front indicator held together with tape

steering damper not allowing full lock to lock

Fail 23 May 2022 23,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front indicator held together with tape

steering damper not allowing full lock to lock

Pass 23 Nov 2020 23,644 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 23,615 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 23,615 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front tyre low on pressure

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

Rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 2 Jun 2018 23,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 23,481 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Surface rust (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 23,471 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front indicator loose

Stop lamp 50% working

Tail lamp 50% working

Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,412 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Surface rust (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,345 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 23,334 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 22,697 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 22,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 22,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,045 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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R356 ABK is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R356 ABK, 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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R356 ABK is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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