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S103 BHO

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

39,460 mi
Last recorded39,460 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 BHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 39,460 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 39,107 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 39,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,525 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 34,656 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 31,926 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,046 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 26,890 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,098 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,444 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 20,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,624 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 15,624 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 130,788 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2007 13,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

nearside exhaust mounting bolt loose

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,608 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 12,608 miles

Outer Rear 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)

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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S103 BHO is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S103 BHO, 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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S103 BHO is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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