MOT reliability
Suzuki 1000
26 vehicles · 211 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Suzuki 1000 vehicles and 211 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki 1000 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,397 miles.
26
Vehicles
211
MOT tests
1,254
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki 1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki 1000 MOT tests:
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Other66%
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Seatbelts & equipment19%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure2%
Suzuki 1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 10 | 60% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 12 | 67% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 16 | 69% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 8 | 88% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25), Other (1)
Most common Suzuki 1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki 1000 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (22 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (2 times)
- tape on headlamp lens (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
- front tyre slight cracking (2 times)
Suzuki 1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 30,673 |
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 28,013 |
| 2005 | 3 | 32 | 97% | 30,021 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 2,304 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 17,633 |
| 1998 | 3 | 35 | 71% | 159,989 |
| 1997 | 2 | 13 | 69% | 59,451 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 13,165 |
| 1985 | 1 | 14 | 86% | — |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 47,813 |
| 1982 | 2 | 16 | 75% | 40,825 |
| 1981 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 13,158 |
| 1980 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 79,860 |
| 1979 | 5 | 34 | 91% | 66,124 |
| 1978 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 36,318 |
Suzuki 1000 reliability FAQ
Across 26 Suzuki 1000 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki 1000 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Suzuki 1000 in our data has covered around
49,397 miles.
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