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R590 YKO

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,323 mi
Last recorded51,323 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 YKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 51,323 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,071 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 50,265 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,874 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 49,869 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,280 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 48,266 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,171 miles

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

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

Front brake lever has long travel

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,988 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,876 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,852 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,090 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,087 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,010 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 25,545 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,010 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000R?

Based on 20,760 MOT tests across 1,931 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 340
reflector on motorcycle missing 249
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 196
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 127
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R590 YKO is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Purple with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki TL1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 23,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TL1000R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R590 YKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki TL1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R590 YKO registered?

R590 YKO is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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