MOT reliability
Suzuki Impulse
6 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Suzuki Impulse vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Impulse has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,527 miles.
6
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
1,911
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Impulse problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Impulse MOT tests:
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Other69%
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Brakes18%
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Steering16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Suzuki Impulse pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Suzuki Impulse MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Impulse MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Handlebar slightly corroded Surface corrosion evident. (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight movement in carrier plate bobbins. (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Road spring corroded Surface corrosion evident. (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight movement in carrier plate bobbins. (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Suzuki Impulse pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 48,968 |
| 2000 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 40,759 |
| 1996 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 39,117 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,347 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 27,214 |
Suzuki Impulse reliability FAQ
Across 6 Suzuki Impulse vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Impulse MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Suzuki Impulse in our data has covered around
34,527 miles.
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