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Y118 KRJ

2001 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,455 mi
Last recorded32,455 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki TL1000R20,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 KRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 32,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 31,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,731 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 31,727 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettters to small (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake hose slightly twisted rubbing on each other (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,625 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 29,919 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 29,919 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 28,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,763 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,325 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,500 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 23,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,843 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 22,843 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,817 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,237 miles

slight play in steering head bearings †

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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Y118 KRJ is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki TL1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 20,905 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 Y118 KRJ, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki TL1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y118 KRJ registered?

Y118 KRJ is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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