MOT reliability
Suzuki Harris
21 vehicles · 179 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Suzuki Harris vehicles and 179 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Harris has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,321 miles.
21
Vehicles
179
MOT tests
946
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Harris problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Harris MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Seatbelts & equipment19%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
Suzuki Harris pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Suzuki Harris MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Harris MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
- Chain guard missing (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Chain guard missing (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- no lighting fitted daytime use only (2 times)
- solo use only pillion seat and footrests not fitted (2 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted (7.1.2) (1 times)
Suzuki Harris pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 36,234 |
| 1994 | 2 | 35 | 83% | 44,316 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 | 88% | — |
| 1990 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 17,143 |
| 1989 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 31,776 |
| 1988 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 24,403 |
| 1985 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 13,094 |
| 1984 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 228 |
| 1983 | 3 | 16 | 94% | 5,152 |
| 1982 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 950 |
| 1981 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 15,172 |
| 1980 | 1 | 17 | 76% | — |
| 1979 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 4,954 |
| 1978 | 2 | 27 | 96% | 13,924 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,299 |
Suzuki Harris reliability FAQ
Across 21 Suzuki Harris vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Harris MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Chain guard missing ; Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).
The typical Suzuki Harris in our data has covered around
17,321 miles.
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