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R481 FCT

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,085 mi
Last recorded32,085 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 FCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 32,085 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,801 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,115 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,098 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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R481 FCT 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 R481 FCT, 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 R481 FCT registered?

R481 FCT is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R481 FCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 FCT 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.

Does R481 FCT have outstanding finance?

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