MOT reliability
Suzuki 185
7 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Suzuki 185 vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki 185 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,261 miles.
7
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
1,026
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki 185 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki 185 MOT tests:
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Other133%
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Brakes17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
Suzuki 185 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Suzuki 185 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki 185 MOT tests:
- Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- main beam slightly dim (1 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d)) (1 times)
Suzuki 185 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 7,431 |
| 1980 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 2,644 |
| 1978 | 4 | 9 | 89% | 22,976 |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 4,850 |
Suzuki 185 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Suzuki 185 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki 185 MOT issues are:
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c); Front Horn not working (1.7.3a); Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c).
The typical Suzuki 185 in our data has covered around
15,261 miles.
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