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Suzuki TL1000S

Blue and White · Petrol · 1999 · 996 cc

T857 RCGMOT history

T857 RCG is a blue and white petrol Suzuki TL1000S first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 29,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
29,710 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T857 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
TL1000S
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T857 RCG was last recorded at 29,710 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,687 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,710 miles
  • 2025 – 29,687 miles
  • 2024 – 29,540 miles
  • 2023 – 29,427 miles
  • 2017 – 29,230 miles
  • 2016 – 29,030 miles
  • 2015 – 26,884 miles
  • 2014 – 26,060 miles
  • 2013 – 21,145 miles
  • 2011 – 21,016 miles
  • 2010 – 20,801 miles
  • 2009 – 20,772 miles
  • 2007 – 20,619 miles
  • 2006 – 16,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail29,710 miles
  • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal reaches mot standard but has more travel than usual.

What MOT failures 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 noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Road spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail29,710 miles (+23)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,710 miles
    Test number
    485989972773
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal reaches mot standard but has more travel than usual.

  2. Pass29,687 miles (+147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    29,687 miles
    Test number
    966846217863
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass29,540 miles (+113)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    29,540 miles
    Test number
    399023043652
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass29,427 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    29,427 miles
    Test number
    248192440033
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail29,410 miles (+180)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,410 miles
    Test number
    516569380254
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass29,230 miles (+200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,230 miles
    Test number
    301143521819
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator slightly damaged

  7. Pass29,030 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,030 miles
    Test number
    271238699193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,026 miles (+2,142)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    344808618574
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake component leaking fluid brake caliper (3.2.B4)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake component leaking fluid brake caliper (3.2.B4)
    • FailureRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low looks empty! (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake noise? suspect contamination from leaking callipers!

  9. Pass26,884 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,884 miles
    Test number
    557304795045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,060 miles (+4,915)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,060 miles
    Test number
    849658574086
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass21,145 miles (+129)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,145 miles
    Test number
    799885863023
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass21,016 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,016 miles
    Test number
    197259661123
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  13. Pass20,801 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,801 miles
    Test number
    733805570192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,772 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    200084709123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,619 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,619 miles
    Test number
    770333557275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,856 miles
    Test number
    904294536251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T857 RCG

Does T857 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T857 RCG expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T857 RCG?
The MOT on T857 RCG expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T857 RCG done?
T857 RCG was recorded at 29,710 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 646 miles a year.
Has T857 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T857 RCG has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T857 RCG 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 T857 RCG find?
T857 RCG failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: front brake excessively binding; front stop lamp not working; offside front shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, and 2 more.

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