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MOT reliability

Suzuki Kettle

3 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Suzuki Kettle vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Kettle has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,675 miles.

3
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
92
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Kettle problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Kettle MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Brakes17%
  • Steering17%

Suzuki Kettle pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Suzuki Kettle MOT faults

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

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  2. number plate (2 times)
  3. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  4. Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  5. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  8. Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  12. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a) (1 times)
  14. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)

Suzuki Kettle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1977 2 9 67% 13,303
1976 1 8 88% 35,420

Suzuki Kettle reliability FAQ

Across 3 Suzuki Kettle vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Kettle MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); number plate; Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Kettle in our data has covered around 20,675 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Kettle

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