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R507 XBC

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,140 mi
Last recorded39,140 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 XBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,140 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven (4.1.3(ii))

LED indicators require relay

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 38,135 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 35,232 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,567 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 31,499 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,544 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,016 miles

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

front & rear suspension noisey but funtion not impaired

Fail 5 Jul 2006 28,016 miles

Front Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION NOISEY BUT FUNCTION NOT IMPAIRED

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

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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R507 XBC is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R507 XBC, 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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R507 XBC is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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