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V981 DRT

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,732 mi
Last recorded29,732 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 DRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 29,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 29,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 28,815 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 27,948 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive noisy on rotation (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 27,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 27,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 27,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 25,706 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 22,686 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s front disc slight run (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 18,314 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 17,509 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,949 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 16,190 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 16,359 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 15,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 15,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 14,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 14,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 13,967 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 13,663 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 13,643 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 12,856 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 11,816 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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V981 DRT is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V981 DRT, 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 V981 DRT registered?

V981 DRT is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V981 DRT safe to buy?

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