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R504 OTT

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

32,275 mi
Last recorded32,275 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 OTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 32,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 31,632 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 31,632 miles

Brake component insecure rear reservoir (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,014 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 31,012 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn thin and badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,359 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 30,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 27,995 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 27,995 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,190 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 27,190 miles

Offside Front Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,601 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 26,118 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 26,118 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,351 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,874 miles

advise horn

advise rear tyre cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2012 24,874 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

advise horn

advise rear tyre cracked

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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R504 OTT is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R504 OTT, 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 R504 OTT registered?

R504 OTT is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R504 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 OTT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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