MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI TL1000Ss year 1998

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Pass percent:79.98%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI TL1000S year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:3,317 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate issues	85
Headlamp aim out of alignment	73
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	72
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	39
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	30
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	23
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	20
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	19
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	19
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	17
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	14
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	13
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	13
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	11
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	9
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Registration plate lamp issues	8
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	8
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	7
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	6
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	6
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	3
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Brake component leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Outer Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure cracked \|6.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate issues	85
Headlamp aim out of alignment	73
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	72
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	39
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	30
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	23
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	20
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	19
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	19
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	17
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	14
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	13
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	13
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	11
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	9
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Registration plate lamp issues	8
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	8
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	7
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	6
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	6
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	3
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Brake component leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Outer Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure cracked \|6.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI TL1000Ss year 1998

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