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W278 PNT

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,912 mi
Last recorded27,912 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 PNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 27,912 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 27,834 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,348 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 27,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 26,781 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 26,781 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,672 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 23,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 23,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 23,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,893 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,475 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 19,475 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 15,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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W278 PNT is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki TL1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 18,873 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 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 W278 PNT, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki TL1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W278 PNT is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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