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S420 BGJ

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,526 mi
Last recorded20,526 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000R23,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 BGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 20,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

No lights fitted, must not to be used at night or at times of reduced visibility.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 20,517 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 20,157 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

No lights fitted, must not to be used at night or at times of reduced visibility.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 18,732 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both brakes are slightly binding.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 17,298 miles

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))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,929 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front calliper needs strip and reseal

Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,545 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 16,373 miles

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

air box lid not attched

Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,230 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 15,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 14,512 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 12,695 miles

Front tyre has a puncture repair.

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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S420 BGJ is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S420 BGJ, 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 S420 BGJ registered?

S420 BGJ is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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