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R59 RFV

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,520 mi
Last recorded28,520 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 RFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,520 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard miising

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,856 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 25,272 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 25,272 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 22,744 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 22,744 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,300 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 48,910 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,910 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 45,607 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,072 miles

right hand foot rest appears loose

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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R59 RFV is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R59 RFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R59 RFV?

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What year was R59 RFV registered?

R59 RFV is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R59 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 RFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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