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R43 OKH

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,114 mi
Last recorded20,114 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 OKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 20,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2011 18,131 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 18,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 18,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 18,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 16,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,213 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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R43 OKH is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R43 OKH, 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 R43 OKH registered?

R43 OKH is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R43 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 OKH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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