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S160 SAH

1998 Suzuki Tl 1000 Rw

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,684 mi
Last recorded61,684 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Tl 1000 Rw23,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 SAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelTl 1000 Rw
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 61,154 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 60,821 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 60,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 60,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,680 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,674 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,645 miles

both front brake discs have pitting

drive chain loose

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs light scoring

rear tyre wearing low 2.1mm mesured

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014
Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,551 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 42,730 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 42,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,339 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 34,332 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,618 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 29,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2006 26,699 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Tl 1000 Rw?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
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S160 SAH is a 1998 Suzuki Tl 1000 Rw in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Tl 1000 Rw models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 23,154 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 Tl 1000 Rw fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S160 SAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Tl 1000 Rw typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Tl 1000 Rw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S160 SAH registered?

S160 SAH is a 1998 Suzuki Tl 1000 Rw, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S160 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S160 SAH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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