MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fairing is slightly insecure
Fuel tank slightly loose Slightly insecure on front bolts (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Registration plate slightly loose Nr plate and holder are slightly insecure (0.1 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Mudguard insecure ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
number plate mount bracket is slightly insecure
one fuel tank mounting is insecure
unable to test front wheel bearings for play/roughness due to binding brake
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
offside dip beam not working
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
offside dip beam not working
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
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)
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear hugger insecure
Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000R?
Based on 20,760 MOT tests across 1,931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R601 MBB is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R601 MBB, 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 R601 MBB registered?
R601 MBB is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R601 MBB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R601 MBB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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