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S170 RVX

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,192 mi
Last recorded55,192 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 RVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 55,192 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,633 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 51,629 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 50,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 46,931 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 44,701 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,592 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 43,592 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 41,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 40,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 May 2014 40,711 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 34,077 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 34,077 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 33,036 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 33,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,490 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 25,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,165 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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S170 RVX is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Purple with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S170 RVX, 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 S170 RVX registered?

S170 RVX is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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