Suzuki Tl1000s (2000)
2000 Suzuki Tl1000s
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2000 Suzuki Tl1000s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2000 Suzuki TL1000S has a first-time pass rate of 85.6%, which beats the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are generally well-maintained by their owners. The dangerous defect rate of 12.2% is moderate and not a red flag, though it warrants a full pre-purchase inspection on any used example.
At an average mileage of just over 20,000 miles, these are low-mileage machines for their age, which explains the relatively good MOT performance. Expect around 1.76 failures and 5.1 advisories per vehicle on test, meaning most will need minor attention but rarely anything catastrophic—get a pre-MOT inspection done before buying to confirm the bike's true condition.
What to check before buying a 2000 Suzuki Tl1000s
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Suzuki Tl1000s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Suzuki Tl1000s vehicles fall between 13,544 and 24,225 miles.
2000 Suzuki Tl1000s — Still on the Road
41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Suzuki Tl1000s
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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73.6%
Exhaust noisy
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46.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.5%
Exhaust noisy
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18.9%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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18%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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15.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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