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S152 LLM

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,172 mi
Last recorded49,172 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 LLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 49,172 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,995 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 48,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,045 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 48,043 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,979 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,469 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 41,592 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 41,592 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 25,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,238 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,740 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 23,740 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 May 2012 22,532 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,606 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 18,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,911 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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S152 LLM 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 76.2%.

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 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 S152 LLM, 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 S152 LLM registered?

S152 LLM is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S152 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S152 LLM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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