MOT reliability
Suzuki Dr250s
27 vehicles · 202 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Suzuki Dr250s vehicles and 202 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr250s has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,319 miles.
27
Vehicles
202
MOT tests
715
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dr250s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr250s MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Identification & plates3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Suzuki Dr250s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 14 | 79% |
| 10 | 11 | 82% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 11 | 82% |
| 18 | 9 | 67% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 7 | 86% |
Fuel types: Petrol (27)
Most common Suzuki Dr250s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr250s MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (11 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (9 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (5 times)
- Chain guard missing (4 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (3 times)
Suzuki Dr250s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 6,236 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 15,157 |
| 2004 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 47,404 |
| 2003 | 2 | 21 | 81% | 28,935 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 17,686 |
| 2000 | 2 | 12 | 75% | 18,422 |
| 1999 | 2 | 13 | 85% | — |
| 1998 | 4 | 60 | 68% | 34,186 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 34,344 |
| 1993 | 2 | 20 | 95% | 38,330 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,287 |
| 1991 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 9,001 |
| 1990 | 5 | 24 | 75% | 9,047 |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 5,913 |
Suzuki Dr250s reliability FAQ
Across 27 Suzuki Dr250s vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr250s MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Suzuki Dr250s in our data has covered around
21,319 miles.
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