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S196 MVP

1999 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,458 mi
Last recorded21,458 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TL1000R21,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 MVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 21,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,622 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 26,622 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,948 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2010 21,427 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 21,346 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,852 miles

front + rear tyre near limit

Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,567 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,462 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 19,461 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 18,879 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000R?

Based on 20,760 MOT tests across 1,931 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 340
reflector on motorcycle missing 249
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 196
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 127
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S196 MVP is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki TL1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 21,949 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 TL1000R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S196 MVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki TL1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S196 MVP registered?

S196 MVP is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S196 MVP safe to buy?

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