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W197 UGX

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

36,018 mi
Last recorded36,018 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 UGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 36,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 35,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 35,156 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 34,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 34,353 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 33,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake component slightly loose hose clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15kg (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Rear spongy brake pedel

Pass 6 Mar 2021 32,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 31,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25kgf (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 31,318 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front BRAKE LINE TIGHT WHEN VEHICLE IS RAISED OFF THE GROUND

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25kgf (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 27,313 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 30kgf (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 23,333 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 21,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,063 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 18,063 miles

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

Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,783 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 12,780 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 10,482 miles

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

The tail light unit has the indicators built in,A tail light goes out when a indicator is switched on.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 9,831 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 8,574 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 8,574 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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W197 UGX is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W197 UGX, 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 W197 UGX registered?

W197 UGX is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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