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V233 BNV

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,967 mi
Last recorded36,967 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 BNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2012 36,967 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Chain guard missing

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

front brake pads chattering in calipers.rear brake hose center mount insecure.

pillion seat loose on mounts.

small cuts in rear tyre tread .

Fail 19 May 2012 36,877 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard cracked

rear brake hose and clip insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,872 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front mud guard cracked o/s

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,133 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 35,133 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 33,672 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,749 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 29,737 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,862 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,390 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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V233 BNV is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V233 BNV, 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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V233 BNV is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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