MOT reliability
Suzuki Ls
13 vehicles · 105 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Suzuki Ls vehicles and 105 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Ls has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,527 miles.
13
Vehicles
105
MOT tests
505
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Ls problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Ls MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Seatbelts & equipment15%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Steering12%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Suzuki Ls pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 6 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Suzuki Ls MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Ls MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- front and rear tyres have hair line cracks in walls. (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (2 times)
- Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Suzuki Ls pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 10,565 |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 95% | 35,587 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 3,581 |
| 2000 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 24,359 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 10,875 |
| 1996 | 5 | 26 | 85% | 15,568 |
| 1991 | 2 | 24 | 83% | 23,450 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,192 |
Suzuki Ls reliability FAQ
Across 13 Suzuki Ls vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Ls MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki Ls in our data has covered around
16,527 miles.
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