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T159 MKL

1999 Suzuki GSX1300R

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,437 mi
Last recorded57,437 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R23,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 MKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,437 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 57,435 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working whn rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 53,319 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,278 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable front tyre fitted wrong rotation. (5.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 49,651 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 49,646 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,914 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 41,617 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 20,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 17,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,655 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R?

Based on 57,093 MOT tests across 4,985 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 788
wheel bearings have excessive free play 431
wheel bearings are excessively rough 327
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 300
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 283
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T159 MKL is a 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 23,210 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 GSX1300R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T159 MKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T159 MKL is a 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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