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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:

  • Other73%
  • Brakes15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Steering6%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Suzuki Dr250s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
22100%
3475%
4667%
5367%
64100%
7875%
8683%
91479%
101182%
11683%
12667%
13967%
14771%
15683%
16667%
171182%
18967%
19786%
20786%

Fuel types: Petrol (27)

Most common Suzuki Dr250s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr250s MOT tests:

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (11 times)
  2. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (9 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  5. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
  7. Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (5 times)
  8. Chain guard missing (4 times)
  9. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  10. Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (4 times)
  11. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  12. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  13. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
  14. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  15. Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (3 times)

Suzuki Dr250s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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