MOT reliability
Suzuki Chopper
31 vehicles · 245 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 31 Suzuki Chopper vehicles and 245 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Chopper has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,510 miles.
31
Vehicles
245
MOT tests
305
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Chopper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Chopper MOT tests:
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Other74%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Brakes12%
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Steering10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure3%
Suzuki Chopper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 8 | 62% |
| 17 | 12 | 75% |
| 18 | 14 | 64% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 10 | 70% |
Fuel types: Petrol (31)
Most common Suzuki Chopper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Chopper MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (32 times)
- Chain guard missing (12 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (12 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (6 times)
- Chain guard missing (6 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test. (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
Suzuki Chopper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 10,038 |
| 1998 | 1 | 14 | 50% | 8,836 |
| 1997 | 2 | 27 | 81% | 20,831 |
| 1995 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 21,707 |
| 1993 | 1 | 13 | 62% | — |
| 1992 | 2 | 16 | 75% | 3,364 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 673 |
| 1988 | 3 | 23 | 70% | 16,367 |
| 1987 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 34,201 |
| 1985 | 1 | 16 | 69% | — |
| 1984 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 1,023 |
| 1981 | 1 | 6 | 83% | — |
| 1980 | 1 | 7 | 57% | — |
| 1979 | 5 | 51 | 71% | 20,712 |
| 1978 | 4 | 27 | 89% | 30,513 |
| 1977 | 3 | 6 | 67% | 724 |
| 1976 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 7,834 |
Suzuki Chopper reliability FAQ
Across 31 Suzuki Chopper vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Chopper MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Chain guard missing; Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Suzuki Chopper in our data has covered around
13,510 miles.
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