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MOT reliability

Suzuki Dr500s

6 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Suzuki Dr500s vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr500s has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,775 miles.

6
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
319
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dr500s problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr500s MOT tests:

  • Other70%
  • Lamps & electrical40%
  • Steering3%
  • Brakes3%

Suzuki Dr500s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
111100%
121100%
131100%
142100%
151100%
162100%
171100%
182100%
192100%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Suzuki Dr500s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr500s MOT tests:

  1. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  3. Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  5. headlamp taped (2 times)
  6. Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g) (1 times)
  7. accident damage to tank (1 times)
  8. rear springs appear a little weak do not take all travel out of shock absorbers on return (1 times)
  9. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  11. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  12. All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Engine oil leak (1 times)
  14. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Suzuki Dr500s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 1 100% 7,801
2001 1 1 100% 15,426
1994 2 16 100% 32,437
1990 1 2 50% 34,842
1982 1 15 93% 49,711

Suzuki Dr500s reliability FAQ

Across 6 Suzuki Dr500s vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr500s MOT issues are: Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2).

The typical Suzuki Dr500s in our data has covered around 28,775 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Dr500s

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