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S258 VJW

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,620 mi
Last recorded24,620 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 VJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 24,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 24,597 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 24,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake pads corroded, possibilty of de-lamination.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 24,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,125 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 21,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,101 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 21,101 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,486 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 20,469 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Only one stoplamp bulb iluminating

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 16,037 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 15,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 15,388 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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S258 VJW is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S258 VJW, 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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S258 VJW is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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