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R396 KGP

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,981 mi
Last recorded52,981 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 KGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 50,561 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 50,517 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 36,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,950 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000R?

Based on 20,760 MOT tests across 1,931 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 340
reflector on motorcycle missing 249
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 196
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 127
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R396 KGP is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki TL1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 23,058 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 TL1000R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R396 KGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki TL1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R396 KGP registered?

R396 KGP is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R396 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 KGP shows 5 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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