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Suzuki Rs vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Rs
86%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Rs (86%) 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 Rs Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 9,490 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Rs

  1. Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
  2. Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
  5. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
  6. Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 Rs (86%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.