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R53 OCE

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,210 mi
Last recorded29,210 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 OCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 29,210 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 29,210 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 29,193 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 29,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,123 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mounting brackets have reduced support (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 29,123 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mounting brackets have reduced support (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock clutch pipe routed incorrectly (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 29,014 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting brackets have reduced support (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 29,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust system insecure mounting bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure torque arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached swinging arm has excessive free play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting brackets have reduced support (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering mudguard (2.1.4 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 76,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,419 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 12 May 2008 70,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 64,224 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,224 miles

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

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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R53 OCE is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R53 OCE, 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 R53 OCE registered?

R53 OCE is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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