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R917 HWC

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,334 mi
Last recorded32,334 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 HWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 32,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 32,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,963 miles

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

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,564 miles

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

advise, no baffles fitted to non std exhaust silencers,but not stamped up not for road use.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 27,560 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

advise, no baffles fitted to non std exhaust silencers,but not stamped up not for road use.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 24,987 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 23,389 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,879 miles

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

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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R917 HWC is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R917 HWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R917 HWC registered?

R917 HWC is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R917 HWC safe to buy?

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