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R890 EAN

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,856 mi
Last recorded38,856 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 EAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 38,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 38,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 38,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,878 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 34,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,066 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 34,066 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,273 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 33,273 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,535 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight play in headlamp mountings

Fail 15 Sep 2016 32,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight play in headlamp mountings

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,235 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,969 miles

daylight use only [all lights masked over] not to be used outside of daylight hours or poor visability

front position lights are showing

headlamp is masked over

no indicators fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2014 27,958 miles

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)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front position lights are showing

headlamp is masked over

no indicators fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,248 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,465 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,636 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,680 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,877 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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R890 EAN is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 25,681 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 R890 EAN, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R890 EAN registered?

R890 EAN is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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