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W485 SMR

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,070 mi
Last recorded16,070 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,070 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 16,062 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 16,054 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,735 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 15,107 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 9,576 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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W485 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W485 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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What year was W485 SMR registered?

W485 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W485 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 SMR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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