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Suzuki Drz250 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Drz250
85%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Drz250 (85%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Drz250 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 8,477 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Drz250

  1. Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated
  4. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suzuki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Drz250 (85%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Drz250 report Full Suzuki Unknown 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.