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R377 SWR

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,421 mi
Last recorded1,421 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 SWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 1,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 8,347 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 6,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 6,815 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 6,815 miles

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 6,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 6,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 6,182 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 6,182 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Lower Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,374 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 84,374 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,677 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 29 May 2009 70,720 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,002 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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R377 SWR is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R377 SWR, 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 R377 SWR registered?

R377 SWR is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R377 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 SWR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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