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T165 EWW

1999 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,164 mi
Last recorded13,164 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TL1000R21,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 EWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 13,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 190/50/17 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 12,944 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faint cracks started to appear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 11,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 11,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 11,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Direction indicator light intensity reduced both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 11,208 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 10,821 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 10,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 10,479 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,389 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 10,287 miles

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

Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 10,225 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 10,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 100,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front mudguard cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,774 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 8,909 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 8,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 5,722 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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T165 EWW is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T165 EWW, 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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T165 EWW is a 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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