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W397 EOP

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,311 mi
Last recorded31,311 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 EOP
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 31,311 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Pivot bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 30,296 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 29,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 29,005 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,439 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,417 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 28,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working FOOT CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear one out of two side lights not working

Pass 12 May 2015 28,404 miles

indercater close to to fast .

small oil leak .

Fail 11 May 2015 28,402 miles

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

indercater close to to fast .

small oil leak .

Fail 15 May 2014 28,392 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2014 28,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,268 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 28,915 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,025 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,994 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 17,986 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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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W397 EOP is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W397 EOP, 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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W397 EOP is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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