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W218 SCU

2000 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,846 mi
Last recorded22,846 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000R18,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 SCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 22,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 22,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 21,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 21,787 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 21,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 20,493 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 20,477 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Central Rear Upper Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 20,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 13,432 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 13,432 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 13,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 12,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 12,490 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 12,403 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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W218 SCU is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W218 SCU, 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 W218 SCU registered?

W218 SCU is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W218 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 SCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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