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T160 JBC

1999 Suzuki TL1000S

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,438 mi
Last recorded36,438 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TL1000S23,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 JBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 36,438 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 11 May 2022 36,438 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected (2.1.4 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 36,438 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected (2.1.4 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 34,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 33,823 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,264 miles

Rear brake action poor

Fail 6 Sep 2018 32,257 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake action poor

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 30,949 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock choke cable fouling causing engine to rev on full lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

main headlamp does not operate correclty,high beam and low beam operate at the same time.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,350 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front headlamp mask converters fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 27,349 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,405 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,745 miles

Inner Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,218 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 22,218 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

side stand siezed slighty

Fail 5 Nov 2012 22,218 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

fuse box hanging down effecting lock to lock

side stand siezed slighty

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,055 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 20,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,528 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 19,525 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 18,041 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 18,036 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 16,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,218 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?

Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 233
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
reflector on motorcycle missing 164
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 131
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T160 JBC is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000S in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 23,539 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 TL1000S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 233 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T160 JBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T160 JBC is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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