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T430 ARE

1999 Suzuki TL1000S

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,217 mi
Last recorded21,217 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TL1000S23,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT430 ARE
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 21,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,083 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 21,083 miles

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose Rear caliper insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both fork seals leaking, OS seal leaking onto brake disc (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2016 20,919 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 20,905 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play up & down movement (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,313 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 20,313 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,995 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,979 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 18,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,092 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 18,088 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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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T430 ARE is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000S in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 23,539 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 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 T430 ARE, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T430 ARE registered?

T430 ARE is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T430 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T430 ARE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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