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S265 VKL

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,425 mi
Last recorded28,425 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 VKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 28,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,684 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 26,734 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,734 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,902 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 25,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 25,794 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 25,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,617 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,333 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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S265 VKL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S265 VKL, 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

How do I check the history of S265 VKL?

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What year was S265 VKL registered?

S265 VKL is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S265 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 VKL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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