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R98 OWR

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,383 mi
Last recorded11,383 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 OWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 11,383 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 11,020 miles

Exhaust slightley noisy

Pass 14 Mar 2015 10,880 miles

Front brake slightley binding

Pass 3 Aug 2013 10,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 10,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 9,879 miles

Speedy assembely not very sercure.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 13,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 13,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 9,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 8,535 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 8,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 7,455 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 May 2006 7,445 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R98 OWR is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R98 OWR, 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.

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What year was R98 OWR registered?

R98 OWR is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R98 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 OWR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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