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R356 UAL

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,213 mi
Last recorded8,213 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 UAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 8,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 8,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 6,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 5,133 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 3,234 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 3,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2014 3,036 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 1,804 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 7,890 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,207 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 25,182 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,948 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

l/h-r/h bar end missing

l/h-r/h switch gear loose on bars

Fail 28 Oct 2009 23,945 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

l/h-r/h bar end missing

l/h-r/h switch gear loose on bars

Pass 9 May 2008 19,166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,321 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 18,320 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

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

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

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 UAL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R356 UAL, 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 UAL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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