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W501 WTU

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,470 mi
Last recorded8,470 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 WTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 8,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 8,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 8,239 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 8,030 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 7,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 6,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 6,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,345 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 6,345 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,044 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 5,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,299 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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W501 WTU is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W501 WTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W501 WTU registered?

W501 WTU is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W501 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 WTU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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