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T126 XVT

1999 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,440 mi
Last recorded17,440 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TL1000R21,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 XVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 17,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 16,735 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 16,733 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 16,168 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 16,160 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 15,586 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,163 miles

Front fork seal dust covers worn

Pass 19 Nov 2014 14,715 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

clutch lever fluid res low

Fail 16 Jul 2014 14,685 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,608 miles

front tyre worn to off side

Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,444 miles

front tyre worn to off side

Pass 19 Nov 2010 14,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,023 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 11,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,807 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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T126 XVT is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T126 XVT, 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 T126 XVT registered?

T126 XVT is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T126 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T126 XVT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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