MOT reliability
Suzuki 450
12 vehicles · 90 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Suzuki 450 vehicles and 90 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki 450 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,229 miles.
12
Vehicles
90
MOT tests
859
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki 450 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki 450 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Brakes5%
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Identification & plates2%
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Steering2%
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Visibility1%
Suzuki 450 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 11 | 64% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 10 | 60% |
| 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Suzuki 450 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki 450 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a) (3 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (3 times)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- No speedometer fitted (2 times)
- drive chain worn (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- rear reflectors forward of rear of vehicle (2 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4) (2 times)
- only to be used in daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility (2 times)
Suzuki 450 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2010 | 2 | 14 | 93% | — |
| 2008 | 4 | 37 | 84% | — |
| 2007 | 3 | 15 | 80% | 9,371 |
| 2005 | 1 | 18 | 78% | — |
| 1987 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 57,088 |
Suzuki 450 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Suzuki 450 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki 450 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b).
The typical Suzuki 450 in our data has covered around
33,229 miles.
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