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S340 KEF

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,133 mi
Last recorded20,133 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 KEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 20,133 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 20,133 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,544 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,805 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 31,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,786 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,634 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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S340 KEF is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow 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 S340 KEF, 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 S340 KEF registered?

S340 KEF is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S340 KEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S340 KEF 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.

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