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MOT reliability

Suzuki Ap50

2,103 vehicles · 9,255 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,103 Suzuki Ap50 vehicles and 9,255 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Ap50 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,890 miles.

2,103
Vehicles
9,255
MOT tests
989
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Ap50 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Ap50 MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Steering20%
  • Brakes5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Body & structure0%
  • Seatbelts & equipment0%
  • Visibility0%

Suzuki Ap50 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Ap50's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1771%
24100%
312678%
430479%
552774%
677774%
796675%
897674%
996872%
1083472%
1172072%
1256672%
1346073%
1434271%
1527772%
1622074%
1717479%
1811574%
1911268%
208471%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,103)

Most common Suzuki Ap50 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Ap50 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (264 times)
  2. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (262 times)
  3. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (254 times)
  4. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (247 times)
  5. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (223 times)
  6. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (222 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (208 times)
  8. Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (194 times)
  9. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (191 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (186 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (179 times)
  12. Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (166 times)
  13. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (159 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (157 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) (154 times)

Suzuki Ap50 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 1 2 100% 18,008
2018 2 4 100% 596
2017 1 1 100% 9,592
2015 1 1 100% 1
2014 2 7 86% 9,454
2013 2 5 80% 15,519
2012 1 4 100% 20,924
2008 1 6 67% 104
2007 1 1 100% 14,555
2006 1 2 100% 4,978
2003 85 477 78% 8,862
2002 220 1,247 75% 9,859
2001 241 1,100 73% 10,017
2000 416 1,822 72% 10,102
1999 448 1,822 73% 9,566
1998 287 1,269 72% 13,796
1997 143 585 73% 11,600
1996 91 406 75% 10,574
1995 4 18 78% 5,122
1994 2 4 75% 8,319
1993 3 8 88% 31,201
1991 1 10 80% 9,748
1990 1 1 100% 1,912
1988 1 3 67% 15,619
1987 1 1 0% 8,277
1984 1 5 80% 5,818
1983 1 1 100% 12,343
1979 6 21 86% 6,414
1978 10 23 87% 19,381
1977 59 176 85% 14,693
1976 61 206 84% 15,215
1975 5 12 92% 19,946
1974 1 2 100% 8,131
1973 1 2 50% 13,548
1972 1 1 100% 32,131

Suzuki Ap50 reliability FAQ

Across 2,103 Suzuki Ap50 vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Ap50 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Suzuki Ap50 in our data has covered around 10,890 miles.

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