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S272 VJW

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,278 mi
Last recorded56,278 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 VJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 56,278 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 56,278 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 56,204 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,138 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 56,138 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,944 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,081 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 59,992 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,634 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,021 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,340 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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S272 VJW is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S272 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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What year was S272 VJW registered?

S272 VJW is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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