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S331 ULS

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,506 mi
Last recorded28,506 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 ULS
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 28,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 28,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 28,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 27,530 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,523 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,905 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,635 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,177 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 25,614 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 25,339 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 25,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear tyre valve cracked

Pass 21 May 2013 23,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre valve cracked

Tail light loose

Fail 15 May 2013 23,684 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyre valve cracked

Tail light loose

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,756 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front discs slightly pitted

slight damage to swinging arm

Fail 25 Jul 2011 21,756 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front discs slightly pitted

slight damage to swinging arm

Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,697 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,026 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,717 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 15,717 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 15,690 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 12,236 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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S331 ULS is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S331 ULS, 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 S331 ULS registered?

S331 ULS is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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