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S916 SKG

1999 Suzuki TL1000R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,714 mi
Last recorded23,714 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TL1000R21,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 SKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 23,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 23,714 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 23,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 23,575 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 23,379 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 23,166 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 22,942 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,962 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 21,960 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,098 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 21,085 miles

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)

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,975 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))

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,468 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 20,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 19,816 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 18,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 16,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,229 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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S916 SKG is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S916 SKG, 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 S916 SKG registered?

S916 SKG is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S916 SKG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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