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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:

  • Body & structure45%
  • Lamps & electrical45%
  • Brakes36%
  • Other9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Steering9%

Suzuki Dr sm pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
41100%
51100%
6250%
71100%
81100%
9250%
111100%

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:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Direction indicator insecure Both rear (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  5. Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  6. Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  8. Brake lever has restricted free movement Rear (1.1.15 (e)) (1 times)
  9. Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail Both (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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