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S401 BAN

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

15,565 mi
Last recorded15,565 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 BAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 15,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 15,340 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 15,316 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp in tail light not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 15,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,151 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 15,151 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 14,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 13,603 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 13,603 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,005 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 13,005 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,567 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 12,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 11,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 11,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 10,772 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 10,772 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 9,107 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 8,815 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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S401 BAN is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S401 BAN, 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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S401 BAN is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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