MOT reliability
Suzuki Sling shot
8 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Suzuki Sling shot vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sling shot has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,914 miles.
8
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
1,361
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Sling shot problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sling shot MOT tests:
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Other52%
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Body & structure20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Steering12%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Brakes3%
Suzuki Sling shot pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Suzuki Sling shot MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sling shot MOT tests:
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Front and rear sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- n/s brake lever pivot worn (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- drive chain or sprockets not visable as bike has a fully enclosed chain guard fitted at time of test. (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) (1 times)
Suzuki Sling shot pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 7,404 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 589 |
| 2012 | 5 | 42 | 86% | 17,169 |
| 1989 | 1 | 5 | 40% | 41,481 |
Suzuki Sling shot reliability FAQ
Across 8 Suzuki Sling shot vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sling shot MOT issues are:
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)); Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Front and rear sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Suzuki Sling shot in our data has covered around
16,914 miles.
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