CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y697 AVV

2001 Suzuki TL1000S

Silver Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,767 mi
Last recorded36,767 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki TL1000S17,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 AVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 36,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 36,568 miles

Front Tire over 10 years old.

Rear Tire over 10 years old.

Fail 28 Sep 2024 36,560 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tire over 10 years old.

Rear Tire over 10 years old.

Pass 27 May 2023 35,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tire Over 5 years old

Rear Tire over 5 years old

Pass 12 Dec 2020 35,066 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 34,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 33,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,052 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 31,952 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,122 miles

Advise side light does not illuminate

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,927 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 29,927 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Sidelight not working.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 25,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 23,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,019 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 20,976 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,897 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 13,161 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Nov 2006 9,628 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 9,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 5,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005

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
Full Suzuki TL1000S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y697 AVV is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000S in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,695 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 Y697 AVV, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y697 AVV?

You can check the full history of Y697 AVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y697 AVV registered?

Y697 AVV is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y697 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y697 AVV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y697 AVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y697 AVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.