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S149 TUJ

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,300 mi
Last recorded32,300 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 TUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 32,300 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,290 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 32,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 32,139 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 31,437 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Fail 31 May 2017 31,437 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,695 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,768 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

numberplate slightly deteriorated

offside rear indicator lens loose

Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,352 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 28,344 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 27,708 miles

Oil leak

registration plate cracked

steering damper touching top of nearside fork

Fail 31 Mar 2009 27,701 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

registration plate cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,207 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,947 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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S149 TUJ is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S149 TUJ, 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 S149 TUJ registered?

S149 TUJ is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S149 TUJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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