MOT reliability

Suzuki Tl1000r

Q: Is the Suzuki Tl1000r reliable?

Across 1,931 Suzuki Tl1000r vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Tl1000r?

The typical Suzuki Tl1000r in our data has covered around 27,946 miles.

1,931 vehicles · 20,864 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1,931 Suzuki Tl1000r vehicles and 20,864 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Tl1000r has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,946 miles.

1,931

Vehicles

20,864

MOT tests

1,075

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Tl1000r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Tl1000r MOT tests:

Other76%
Seatbelts & equipment11%
Brakes11%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Lamps & electrical5%
Steering5%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Body & structure2%

Suzuki Tl1000r pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Tl1000r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	1	100%
3	78	91%
4	145	87%
5	278	88%
6	752	82%
7	1,225	86%
8	1,637	83%
9	1,599	82%
10	1,527	81%
11	1,448	81%
12	1,368	80%
13	1,231	81%
14	1,149	81%
15	1,063	81%
16	1,014	81%
17	938	82%
18	838	83%
19	731	84%
20	660	84%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,930), Diesel (1)

Most common Suzuki Tl1000r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Tl1000r MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1,447 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (880 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (671 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (581 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (467 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (444 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (369 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (305 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (298 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (246 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (201 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (159 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (159 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (155 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (154 times)

Suzuki Tl1000r pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2018	1	7	86%	59,371
2003	64	850	87%	22,036
2002	69	843	86%	23,937
2001	115	1,214	85%	24,838
2000	461	5,191	83%	25,559
1999	669	7,047	82%	28,994
1998	540	5,611	82%	30,430
1997	12	102	85%	29,797

Suzuki Tl1000r reliability FAQ

Across 1,931 Suzuki Tl1000r vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Tl1000r MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Tl1000r in our data has covered around 27,946 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Tl1000r

See how the Suzuki Tl1000r stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:

Tl1000r vs Unknown Tl1000r vs Swift Tl1000r vs Vitara Tl1000r vs Alto

Check a specific Suzuki Tl1000r

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Suzuki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks