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MOT reliability

Suzuki Tl 1000 sw

28 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 28 Suzuki Tl 1000 sw vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Tl 1000 sw has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,587 miles.

28
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
2,206
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Tl 1000 sw problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Tl 1000 sw MOT tests:

  • Other40%
  • Brakes20%
  • Lamps & electrical20%
  • Seatbelts & equipment13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Steering2%

Suzuki Tl 1000 sw pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
85100%
95100%
10667%
112100%
13475%
141100%
152100%
161100%
172100%
181100%
19250%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (27), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Tl 1000 sw MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Tl 1000 sw MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  4. Central Rear Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  6. Number plate in poor condition. (2 times)
  7. Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b)) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  10. Front fairing missing (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)

Suzuki Tl 1000 sw pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 1 7 57% 20,631
1998 6 34 85% 35,118
1997 1 3 100% 38,018

Suzuki Tl 1000 sw reliability FAQ

Across 28 Suzuki Tl 1000 sw vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Tl 1000 sw MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki Tl 1000 sw in our data has covered around 33,587 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Tl 1000 sw

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