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W279 TUJ

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,260 mi
Last recorded12,260 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 TUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 12,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 11,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 11,524 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 11,146 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 10,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 10,268 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 8,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 8,222 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 8,222 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 7,118 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 7,097 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 6,104 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 6,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 4,979 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 4,468 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 4,466 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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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W279 TUJ is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W279 TUJ, 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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What year was W279 TUJ registered?

W279 TUJ is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W279 TUJ safe to buy?

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