MOT reliability

Suzuki Burgman

Q: Is the Suzuki Burgman reliable?

Across 105 Suzuki Burgman vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Burgman?

The typical Suzuki Burgman in our data has covered around 24,781 miles.

105 vehicles · 989 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 105 Suzuki Burgman vehicles and 989 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Burgman has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,781 miles.

105

Vehicles

989

MOT tests

1,747

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Burgman problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Burgman MOT tests:

Other61%
Brakes21%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Steering8%
Lamps & electrical6%
Body & structure4%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Identification & plates1%

Suzuki Burgman pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	57	91%
4	66	85%
5	81	86%
6	74	86%
7	75	91%
8	77	84%
9	70	81%
10	64	83%
11	67	82%
12	56	80%
13	54	80%
14	51	84%
15	45	80%
16	34	85%
17	22	82%
18	19	79%
19	13	85%
20	10	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (101), Other (4)

Most common Suzuki Burgman MOT faults

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (37 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (35 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (23 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (22 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (18 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (16 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (11 times)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (11 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (10 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (9 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (9 times)

Suzuki Burgman pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2018	1	5	80%	49,772
2012	3	22	82%	17,987
2011	3	28	86%	27,643
2010	10	102	88%	18,768
2009	15	169	84%	26,414
2008	15	140	87%	20,187
2007	13	106	82%	21,060
2006	9	79	84%	24,386
2005	4	46	80%	26,073
2004	1	7	86%	47,195
2003	7	65	82%	34,054
2002	2	7	71%	20,944
2001	2	18	83%	27,302
2000	7	88	86%	35,190
1999	7	65	85%	30,430
1998	1	8	62%	25,222

Suzuki Burgman reliability FAQ

Across 105 Suzuki Burgman vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Burgman MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Suzuki Burgman in our data has covered around 24,781 miles.

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