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S169 SCV

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

11,925 mi
Last recorded11,925 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 SCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 11,925 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 11,576 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 May 2025 11,554 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 10,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Worn cush drive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 10,534 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in rear lower suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 9,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 8,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard broken o/s rear mount. not going to fall off

Fail 4 May 2022 8,123 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard broken o/s rear mount. not going to fall off

Pass 18 Aug 2020 8,013 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 8,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 7,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 7,790 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 7,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 7,118 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 7,103 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,186 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 6,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 4,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 4,487 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 2,235 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,177 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 11,481 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,481 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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S169 SCV is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S169 SCV, 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 S169 SCV registered?

S169 SCV is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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