Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Dr 125 sey: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Dr 125 sey
72%
MOT pass rate · 252 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Alto is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Dr 125 sey |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 19,116 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 252 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Alto
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suzuki Dr 125 sey
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Alto is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Dr 125 sey report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.