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MOT reliability

Suzuki Tl 1000 sx

97 vehicles · 403 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 97 Suzuki Tl 1000 sx vehicles and 403 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Tl 1000 sx has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,982 miles.

97
Vehicles
403
MOT tests
1,260
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Tl 1000 sx problem areas

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

  • Other70%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Brakes9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Steering3%
  • Body & structure3%

Suzuki Tl 1000 sx pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Tl 1000 sx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51479%
61493%
72796%
82886%
93379%
102483%
112090%
122378%
132090%
142580%
151989%
162190%
171878%
181580%
191486%
201283%

Fuel types: Petrol (94), Diesel (2), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Tl 1000 sx MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (18 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (12 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
  6. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  7. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  8. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  9. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
  10. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  11. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
  12. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  13. Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4) (3 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)

Suzuki Tl 1000 sx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2001 15 189 87% 20,479
2000 2 20 90% 17,347
1999 17 170 82% 24,428
1998 3 19 79% 23,836
1997 1 2 100% 16,406

Suzuki Tl 1000 sx reliability FAQ

Across 97 Suzuki Tl 1000 sx vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Tl 1000 sx MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Tl 1000 sx in our data has covered around 21,982 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Tl 1000 sx

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