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T889 SBL

1999 Suzuki GSX750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSX75022,509 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 SBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX750
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 4 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

New speedo fitted since last test.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 19,487 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 17,239 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 17,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 17,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 17,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 16,400 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 15,447 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2012 14,561 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,953 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,378 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 12,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,017 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,307 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 11,307 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 8,193 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 5,733 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 5,622 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX750?

Based on 59,366 MOT tests across 5,918 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
5,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,068
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 664
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 582
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 529
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 439
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T889 SBL is a 1999 Suzuki GSX750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 22,509 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 GSX750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,068 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T889 SBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki GSX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T889 SBL registered?

T889 SBL is a 1999 Suzuki GSX750, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T889 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T889 SBL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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