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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Tl 1000r: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Suzuki Tl 1000r
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Tl 1000r (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Tl 1000r
MOT pass rate 74% 86% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 14% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 ✓ 2.6
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 33,369 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 1

Most common faults

Suzuki Alto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suzuki Tl 1000r

  1. Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  4. Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
  5. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Tl 1000r (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Tl 1000r report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.