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Suzuki TL1000R

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 996 cc

T197 KBJMOT history

T197 KBJ is a red petrol Suzuki TL1000R first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 29,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
29,001 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 KBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
TL1000R
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 KBJ was last recorded at 29,001 miles on 12 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,000 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 29,001 miles
  • 2018 – 28,995 miles
  • 2016 – 28,962 miles
  • 2015 – 28,471 miles
  • 2014 – 27,810 miles
  • 2013 – 27,113 miles
  • 2012 – 26,392 miles
  • 2011 – 25,750 miles
  • 2010 – 24,293 miles
  • 2009 – 23,412 miles
  • 2008 – 22,242 miles
  • 2007 – 18,296 miles
  • 2006 – 16,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,001 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,001 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    29,001 miles
    Test number
    323239605155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail29,000 miles (+5)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,000 miles
    Test number
    309746991811
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass28,995 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,995 miles
    Test number
    219610586819
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  4. Pass28,962 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,962 miles
    Test number
    411782541449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,471 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,471 miles
    Test number
    459526595132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,810 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,810 miles
    Test number
    215446294414
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  7. Pass27,113 miles (+721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,113 miles
    Test number
    209277593152
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  8. Pass26,392 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,392 miles
    Test number
    369694492105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,750 miles
    Test number
    169932691105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,750 miles (+1,457)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,750 miles
    Test number
    827072191188
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

  11. Pass24,293 miles (+881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,293 miles
    Test number
    970887580194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  12. Pass23,412 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,412 miles
    Test number
    312924069158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,242 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,242 miles
    Test number
    620689858154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,296 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,296 miles
    Test number
    672349537105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,343 miles
    Test number
    283425936150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,343 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,343 miles
    Test number
    993866826166
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Questions about T197 KBJ

Does T197 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 KBJ expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 KBJ?
The MOT on T197 KBJ expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 KBJ done?
T197 KBJ was recorded at 29,001 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2024, an average of 687 miles a year.
Has T197 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 KBJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T197 KBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T197 KBJ find?
T197 KBJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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