MOT reliability
Suzuki Dr500
25 vehicles · 124 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Suzuki Dr500 vehicles and 124 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr500 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,954 miles.
25
Vehicles
124
MOT tests
1,537
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dr500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr500 MOT tests:
-
Other92%
-
Brakes14%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
-
Lamps & electrical8%
-
Body & structure5%
-
Steering3%
Suzuki Dr500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 6 | 50% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 8 | 62% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Suzuki Dr500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr500 MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- chain adjuster insecure (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c) (1 times)
- Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Suzuki Dr500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24,123 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 35,099 |
| 2002 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 14,140 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 56,347 |
| 2000 | 2 | 15 | 67% | 18,414 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 20,476 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 29,917 |
| 1997 | 3 | 12 | 83% | 57,179 |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 21,522 |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 14,118 |
| 1984 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 32,633 |
| 1983 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 20,382 |
| 1982 | 3 | 13 | 92% | 23,797 |
| 1981 | 6 | 15 | 87% | 22,641 |
Suzuki Dr500 reliability FAQ
Across 25 Suzuki Dr500 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr500 MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Suzuki Dr500 in our data has covered around
28,954 miles.
Compare the Suzuki Dr500
See how the Suzuki Dr500 stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Suzuki Dr500
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Suzuki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks