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R409 KWO

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,429 mi
Last recorded39,429 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 KWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 39,429 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 38,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 38,410 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 37,424 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 36,297 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 36,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 33,117 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,508 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 May 2014 31,507 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 31,408 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,942 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 28,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,785 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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R409 KWO is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R409 KWO, 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 R409 KWO registered?

R409 KWO is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R409 KWO safe to buy?

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