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S879 JLR

1999 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,129 mi
Last recorded40,129 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TL1000R21,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 JLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,682 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 39,672 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,256 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Aug 2013 38,249 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

high beam teltale not working

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,767 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,719 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,564 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 33,476 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 33,344 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,152 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 31,125 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,015 miles

Chain advised to be tensioned.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,599 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 17,332 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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S879 JLR is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S879 JLR, 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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S879 JLR is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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