MOT reliability
Suzuki Bike
22 vehicles · 189 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Suzuki Bike vehicles and 189 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Bike has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,672 miles.
22
Vehicles
189
MOT tests
710
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Bike problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Bike MOT tests:
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Other99%
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Brakes15%
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Steering12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Suzuki Bike pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 11 | 82% |
| 15 | 13 | 85% |
| 16 | 10 | 80% |
| 17 | 10 | 80% |
| 18 | 13 | 77% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22)
Most common Suzuki Bike MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Bike MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust mounting deteriorated. rear silencer (7.1.1.c) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- electrical wiring needs tidied up at head stock (2 times)
- Front radiater loose (2 times)
- Front wiring loose at headlamp area (2 times)
- Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively mono shock (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Suzuki Bike pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 15 | 100% | 19,408 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 15,085 |
| 2001 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 30,024 |
| 1999 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 49,207 |
| 1997 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 24,280 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 38,970 |
| 1994 | 2 | 31 | 61% | 42,432 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 705 |
| 1992 | 4 | 28 | 82% | 17,581 |
| 1991 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 32,509 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 19,968 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 57,005 |
| 1987 | 2 | 20 | 95% | 248,167 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 23,010 |
| 1979 | 2 | 17 | 88% | 31,412 |
Suzuki Bike reliability FAQ
Across 22 Suzuki Bike vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Bike MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Suzuki Bike in our data has covered around
47,672 miles.
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