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S103 MKH

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,380 mi
Last recorded32,380 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 MKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 32,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 32,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 32,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 31,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 715,908 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,595 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,414 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 25,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,708 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))

Fail 13 Jul 2009 25,264 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,264 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 24,355 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 24,355 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 22,838 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 22,821 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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 MKH is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S103 MKH, 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 S103 MKH registered?

S103 MKH is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S103 MKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S103 MKH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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