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S318 LST

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,521 mi
Last recorded26,521 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 LST
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 26,521 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 25,131 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 22,512 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 22,509 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick-up image on right. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear suspension linkage arm bolt/arm loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 21,869 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 21,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 20,782 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Slight bind on front brake

Fail 16 Jul 2010 20,782 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Slight bind on front brake

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,784 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 20,784 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 May 2008 20,571 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 17,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 16,020 miles

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

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.

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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S318 LST is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S318 LST, 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 S318 LST?

You can check the full history of S318 LST by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S318 LST registered?

S318 LST is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S318 LST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S318 LST shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S318 LST have outstanding finance?

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