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S186 REG

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,248 mi
Last recorded34,248 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 REG
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 34,248 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 24,715 miles

Rear brake pipe mounting bracket bolt loose

Fail 17 Mar 2011 22,649 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,303 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 14,303 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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S186 REG is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S186 REG, 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 S186 REG registered?

S186 REG is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S186 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 REG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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