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S311 CJW

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,907 mi
Last recorded13,907 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 CJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 13,907 miles

Al lights taped over

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 13,820 miles

All lights masked over

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,810 miles

ALL LIGHTS MASKED OVER

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 13,783 miles

non standard exhausts

Fail 10 Jul 2018 13,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

non standard exhausts

Pass 14 Jul 2017 13,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 13,063 miles

slight bind on front brake

Fail 11 Jul 2015 13,063 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

slight bind on front brake

Fail 3 Jul 2015 13,039 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 12,213 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 12,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,562 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 9,562 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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S311 CJW is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S311 CJW, 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 S311 CJW registered?

S311 CJW is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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