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S161 SAH

1998 Suzuki TL1000S

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,452 mi
Last recorded23,452 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TL1000S24,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 SAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2011 23,452 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 21,237 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 21,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,247 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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S161 SAH is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S161 SAH, 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 S161 SAH registered?

S161 SAH is a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S161 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 SAH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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