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X396 EFL

2000 Suzuki TL1000S

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,350 mi
Last recorded18,350 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki TL1000S19,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 EFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 18,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 18,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 17,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 17,736 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 17,240 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 15,755 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 15,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,449 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 15,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,525 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 14,508 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 13,317 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 3 May 2011 13,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Chain guard missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,924 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 9,979 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 1,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 1,679 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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X396 EFL is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000S in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X396 EFL, 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 X396 EFL registered?

X396 EFL is a 2000 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X396 EFL safe to buy?

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