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T700 TLR

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,842 mi
Last recorded29,842 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT700 TLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 29,587 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 29,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Not fitted with rear passenger footrests - not required as not fitted with rear seat

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 29,311 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Not fitted with rear passenger footrests - not required as not fitted with rear seat

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,887 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 28,882 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 28,376 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,183 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 27,183 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,547 miles

Central Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,798 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,278 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 20,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 18,014 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 17,560 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,840 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,483 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 13,483 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 11,317 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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T700 TLR is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T700 TLR, 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 T700 TLR registered?

T700 TLR is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is T700 TLR safe to buy?

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