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R488 HJN

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

25,546 mi
Last recorded25,546 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 HJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 25,546 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 25,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 25,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 24,860 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,775 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 23,771 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 21,581 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 21,581 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 20,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 20,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,274 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,513 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,513 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 33,513 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,398 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,678 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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R488 HJN is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R488 HJN, 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 R488 HJN registered?

R488 HJN is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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