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W463 SMR

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

32,208 mi
Last recorded32,208 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 32,208 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy rear exhaust noisy [at time testing ] (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 31,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit font tyre worn close on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow on rear end can (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 31,988 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable front tyre fitted wrong way around (5.2.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit font tyre worn close on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow on rear end can (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,954 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 31,873 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

mirrors broken

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 31,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

no mirrors fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 28,449 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

no mirrors fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,209 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 26,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,467 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,461 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 23,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,825 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 19,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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W463 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W463 SMR, 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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W463 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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