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W298 XBF

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,225 mi
Last recorded35,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 XBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 35,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 35,211 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 34,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,119 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 33,098 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,512 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 26,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 18,426 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,061 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 14,952 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 14,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,349 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 12,317 miles

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,715 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 10,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 6,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 6,044 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 5,798 miles

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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W298 XBF is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc 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 W298 XBF, 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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W298 XBF is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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