MOT reliability
Suzuki Dr 500
9 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Suzuki Dr 500 vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr 500 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,665 miles.
9
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
84
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dr 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr 500 MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Steering24%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Identification & plates4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Suzuki Dr 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Suzuki Dr 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr 500 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
- Bike presented for test with headlamp glass temporarily masked to flattern beam image in headlamp tester. (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- both front and rear suspension appear soft (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) (1 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
Suzuki Dr 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 24,227 |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 37,144 |
| 2003 | 2 | 7 | 57% | 34,783 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 38,373 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 1981 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 50,683 |
Suzuki Dr 500 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Suzuki Dr 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr 500 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Suzuki Dr 500 in our data has covered around
36,665 miles.
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