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R498 AKV

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,906 mi
Last recorded29,906 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 AKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 29,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 29,628 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 28,817 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 28,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 27,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 26,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 25,606 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 22,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 21,123 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,813 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 20,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 19,217 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,070 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Slight cracking of tyre in tread depth

Fail 16 Jul 2013 35,060 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Slight cracking of tyre in tread depth

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,988 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

re route both front brake pipes and shorten if possible.

Fail 26 May 2012 33,985 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

re route both front brake pipes and shorten if possible.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,218 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 31,823 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

chain slighty dry

fairings missing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,621 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 28,259 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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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R498 AKV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 25,681 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 R498 AKV, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R498 AKV registered?

R498 AKV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R498 AKV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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