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S531 ORY

1999 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,695 mi
Last recorded14,695 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TL1000R21,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 ORY
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 14,695 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 14,688 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 14,688 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 14,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 14,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 14,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 14,346 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside front brake disc rotor bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 14,222 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 14,198 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 13,314 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 12,795 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

wrong size(width) sprockets for chain

Fail 7 Apr 2017 12,786 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake component leaking fluid brake caliper (3.2.B4)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front wheel fitted incorrectly

wrong size(width) sprockets for chain

Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,694 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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S531 ORY is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S531 ORY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S531 ORY registered?

S531 ORY is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S531 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 ORY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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