MOT Status
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29,906 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak ()
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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)
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
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
re route both front brake pipes and shorten if possible.
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.
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R498 AKV safe to buy?
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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