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R601 MBB

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,275 mi
Last recorded36,275 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 MBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,275 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 36,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 35,783 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 35,781 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,728 miles

offside dip beam not working

Fail 8 Oct 2011 30,728 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 27,595 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 May 2009 27,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,511 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 25,509 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,404 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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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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R601 MBB is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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