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S731 MHG

1999 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

39,109 mi
Last recorded39,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TL1000R21,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 MHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 39,109 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,496 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 35,460 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 33,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 32,343 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 32,343 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,167 miles

one rear possition light is not working

Fail 22 Feb 2012 31,167 miles

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

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

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

one rear possition light is not working

Fail 6 Aug 2010 30,099 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,099 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 26 May 2009 28,627 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 28,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,713 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 27,713 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,891 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 25,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,689 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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S731 MHG is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S731 MHG, 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 S731 MHG registered?

S731 MHG is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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