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Y478 XAV

2001 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,459 mi
Last recorded37,459 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki TL1000R20,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 XAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 37,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Bulb blown

Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 36,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,704 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 32,708 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 29,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,560 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,547 miles

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 5 Jul 2012 29,429 miles

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 1 Jun 2011 29,063 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,787 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,751 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,662 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 26,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,534 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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Y478 XAV is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 Y478 XAV, 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 Y478 XAV registered?

Y478 XAV is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y478 XAV safe to buy?

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