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S143 MGA

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,219 mi
Last recorded27,219 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 MGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 27,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 26,870 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 26,545 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 26,545 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 26,330 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,949 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 24,949 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,854 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,343 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,300 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,862 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 16,378 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 15,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,735 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 14,352 miles

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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S143 MGA is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S143 MGA, 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 S143 MGA registered?

S143 MGA is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S143 MGA safe to buy?

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