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R54 LAA

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,074 mi
Last recorded29,074 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 LAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 28,333 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 28,302 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high low beam (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low high beam (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play rotary arm unit worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded rear brake assy fouls on swing arm (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. rear pot exhaust mount loose (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 kgf deflection front discs (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion nearside and offside (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 23,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 22,105 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,304 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 20,299 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 19,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,294 miles

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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R54 LAA is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R54 LAA, 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 R54 LAA registered?

R54 LAA is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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