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W588 VMX

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,306 mi
Last recorded44,306 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 VMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 44,306 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 44,300 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 40,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 40,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,399 miles

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

REAR LAMP IS NOT TYPE APPROVED

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,572 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,571 miles

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)

THE REAR LAMP IS NOT TYPE APPROVED FOR THIS BIKE

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,564 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 37,510 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 37,510 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 12 May 2012 37,301 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,489 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,548 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,499 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 28,499 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,532 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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W588 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W588 VMX, 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 W588 VMX registered?

W588 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W588 VMX safe to buy?

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