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W471 VHR

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,384 mi
Last recorded43,384 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 VHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,164 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 47,460 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 45,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,562 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,455 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 45,427 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 44,386 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 44,369 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 44,369 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 42,931 miles
Fail 10 May 2010

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 42,295 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

NOISE ON REAR SUSPENSION PIVOT

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

Pass 19 May 2008 41,169 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 41,165 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 30,757 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 19,940 miles

clutch lever end broken

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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W471 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W471 VHR, 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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W471 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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