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R634 WAM

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,193 mi
Last recorded32,193 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 WAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 32,193 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 32,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 32,011 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 31,894 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 31,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 31,456 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 31,438 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,632 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 30,632 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,463 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 23,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,055 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 18,055 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 13,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,382 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 13,233 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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R634 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R634 WAM, 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 R634 WAM registered?

R634 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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