MOT reliability
Suzuki Fr50
52 vehicles · 181 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 52 Suzuki Fr50 vehicles and 181 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Fr50 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,393 miles.
52
Vehicles
181
MOT tests
620
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Fr50 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Fr50 MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Steering7%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Identification & plates0%
Suzuki Fr50 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 0% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (52)
Most common Suzuki Fr50 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Fr50 MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (11 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (6 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (6 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (6 times)
- Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (4 times)
- some play in front suspension bushes (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (4 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (3 times)
- Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (3 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (3 times)
- No front mudguard fitted. (3 times)
- some corrosion to forks (3 times)
Suzuki Fr50 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 3,471 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 1,634 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 9,095 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,512 |
| 1985 | 5 | 7 | 71% | 6,287 |
| 1984 | 4 | 7 | 71% | 3,643 |
| 1983 | 9 | 29 | 76% | 5,621 |
| 1982 | 9 | 42 | 76% | 4,762 |
| 1981 | 11 | 55 | 75% | 7,201 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,238 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,412 |
| 1975 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 2,549 |
| 1974 | 4 | 14 | 79% | 4,992 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,786 |
Suzuki Fr50 reliability FAQ
Across 52 Suzuki Fr50 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Fr50 MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Horn not working (1.7.3a); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Suzuki Fr50 in our data has covered around
5,393 miles.
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