MOT reliability
Suzuki S-rad
2 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Suzuki S-rad vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki S-rad has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,427 miles.
2
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
1,273
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki S-rad problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki S-rad MOT tests:
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Other122%
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Brakes11%
Suzuki S-rad pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Suzuki S-rad MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki S-rad MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- noise on front brake (1 times)
Suzuki S-rad pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 55,303 |
Suzuki S-rad reliability FAQ
Across 2 Suzuki S-rad vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki S-rad MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c); Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b).
The typical Suzuki S-rad in our data has covered around
34,427 miles.
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