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S185 AAW

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,980 mi
Last recorded22,980 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 AAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 22,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 22,852 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,675 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 22,675 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 May 2011 21,364 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 May 2011 21,364 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,090 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 21,090 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2007 20,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 19,465 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 19,465 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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S185 AAW is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S185 AAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S185 AAW registered?

S185 AAW is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S185 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 AAW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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