MOT reliability
Suzuki Dr sm
2 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Suzuki Dr sm vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr sm has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,110 miles.
2
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
2,183
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dr sm problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr sm MOT tests:
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Body & structure45%
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Lamps & electrical45%
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Brakes36%
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Other9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering9%
Suzuki Dr sm pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Suzuki Dr sm MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr sm MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Direction indicator insecure Both rear (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Brake lever has restricted free movement Rear (1.1.15 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
- Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail Both (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
- Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Sticks (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Suzuki Dr sm pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 25,630 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,591 |
Suzuki Dr sm reliability FAQ
Across 2 Suzuki Dr sm vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr sm MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)); Direction indicator insecure Both rear (4.4.1 (c) (i)).
The typical Suzuki Dr sm in our data has covered around
14,110 miles.
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