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W312 SMW

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

30,661 mi
Last recorded30,661 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 SMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 30,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 30,095 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 29,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,384 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 28,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 25,943 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,999 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 24,999 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable wrong rotation (5.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,295 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 24,295 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 23,958 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,638 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 22,731 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 22,731 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 21,941 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 21,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 21,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,147 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 20,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,432 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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W312 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W312 SMW, 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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W312 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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