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W173 YGG

2000 Suzuki TL1000S

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,250 mi
Last recorded15,250 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000S19,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 YGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,250 miles

day time mot only no lights fitted time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2024 15,250 miles

no lights fitted time of test

Pass 21 May 2014 14,631 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 14,606 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,549 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 May 2012 44,546 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 13,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,314 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 42,314 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,560 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 37,560 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2006 32,752 miles

Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,752 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?

Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 233
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
reflector on motorcycle missing 164
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 131
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W173 YGG is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000S in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 19,957 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki TL1000S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 233 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W173 YGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W173 YGG registered?

W173 YGG is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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