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W157 VMV

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

31,106 mi
Last recorded31,106 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 VMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 31,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 31,039 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 31,027 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 30,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 30,907 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 30,907 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 30,770 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 30,770 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 30,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 30,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,162 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 28,162 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,444 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 20,444 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,795 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 21 Apr 2009 18,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 16,712 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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W157 VMV is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W157 VMV, 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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W157 VMV is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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