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S157 SKK

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,052 mi
Last recorded17,052 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 SKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,052 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 17,045 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,443 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,391 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,841 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 11,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,160 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 9,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 9,114 miles

Centre Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Nearside Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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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S157 SKK is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S157 SKK, 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 S157 SKK registered?

S157 SKK is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S157 SKK safe to buy?

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