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S496 GCG

1999 Suzuki TL1000R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,867 mi
Last recorded17,867 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TL1000R21,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 GCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 17,867 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front tyre slight cracks

Pass 30 Apr 2024 17,525 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front tyre slight cracks

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 17,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2022 17,244 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2021 16,826 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre perishing

exhaust back boxes have grinding marks on them

Fail 22 Apr 2021 16,800 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording both marked not for road use (6.1.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 16,426 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,169 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))

Fail 14 Jun 2012 16,167 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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 27 May 2011 16,054 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 16,049 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 15,880 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2007 15,584 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 15,267 miles

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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S496 GCG is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S496 GCG, 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 S496 GCG registered?

S496 GCG is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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