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R610 OEC

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 OEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025
Fail 5 Jul 2025

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 26,864 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 May 2018 26,855 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,620 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 26,609 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 16 May 2012 25,564 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

offside footrest hanger cracked

Fail 16 May 2012 25,564 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

offside footrest hanger cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,942 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Slight crack on passenger footrest hanger

Pass 27 May 2009 21,870 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 21,870 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2006 20,937 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 20,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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R610 OEC is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R610 OEC, 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 R610 OEC?

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What year was R610 OEC registered?

R610 OEC is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R610 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R610 OEC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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