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S453 RWC

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,219 mi
Last recorded51,219 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 RWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 51,219 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 50,334 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 49,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 48,627 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,139 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,210 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,210 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

NO CHAIN GUARD FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,504 miles

Chain guard missing

speedo/tacho assembly loose

Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,556 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,990 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,530 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 34,530 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,660 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 30,660 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,206 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,720 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?

Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 233
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
reflector on motorcycle missing 164
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 131
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S453 RWC is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 24,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TL1000S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 233 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S453 RWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S453 RWC registered?

S453 RWC is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S453 RWC safe to buy?

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