MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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no lights fitted at time of test
slight oil leak
Daylight MOT. Not to be ridden during the hours of darkness or at times of seriously reduced visibility.
Presented as daytime use only
Motorcycle presented as daytime use only.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000R?
Based on 20,760 MOT tests across 1,931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S255 SWF is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 S255 SWF, 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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How do I check the history of S255 SWF?
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What year was S255 SWF registered?
S255 SWF is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S255 SWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S255 SWF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S255 SWF have outstanding finance?
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