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W198 BCW

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,804 mi
Last recorded19,804 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 BCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 19,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,246 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 21,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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W198 BCW is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W198 BCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W198 BCW?

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What year was W198 BCW registered?

W198 BCW is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W198 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 BCW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W198 BCW have outstanding finance?

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