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W173 VMV

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,324 mi
Last recorded20,324 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 VMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 20,324 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp not working Rear brake pedal stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,308 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 18,088 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 18,088 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 17,100 miles

rear brake pads required within next thousand miles.

rear tyre close to minimum legal tread depth,replacement required very soon.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,793 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 16,793 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,422 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 15,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,857 miles

no headlamp kick up

non standard exhaust silencers fitted

rear reflector fitted to rear no plate

Pass 1 May 2008 13,723 miles

daylight use only

Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,406 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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W173 VMV is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W173 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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What year was W173 VMV registered?

W173 VMV is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W173 VMV safe to buy?

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