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W285 RWS

2000 Suzuki TL1000S

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,888 mi
Last recorded4,888 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000S19,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 RWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 4,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 4,135 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 3,414 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 3,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 2,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 1,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 4 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,488 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 20,480 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 20,404 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,054 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 19,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 19,910 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,871 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 17,956 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,324 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,956 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 15,956 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Feb 2006 14,427 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 14,427 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?

Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 233
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
reflector on motorcycle missing 164
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 131
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W285 RWS is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000S in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 19,957 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 TL1000S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 233 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W285 RWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W285 RWS registered?

W285 RWS is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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