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R608 DNE

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,733 mi
Last recorded21,733 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 DNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 21,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 21,575 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 21,575 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 21,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 20,720 miles

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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R608 DNE is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R608 DNE, 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.

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What year was R608 DNE registered?

R608 DNE is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R608 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 DNE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R608 DNE have outstanding finance?

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