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R598 PWO

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,206 mi
Last recorded13,206 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 PWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 13,206 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 13,206 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,153 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 13,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 11,063 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 11,063 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2014 9,963 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 9,744 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,010 miles

slight play in disc brake rotors

Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,113 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 4,783 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,463 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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R598 PWO is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R598 PWO, 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 R598 PWO registered?

R598 PWO is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R598 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 PWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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