MOT reliability
Suzuki Smx50
3 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Suzuki Smx50 vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Smx50 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,217 miles.
3
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
1,597
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Smx50 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Smx50 MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Brakes12%
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Steering6%
Suzuki Smx50 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 5 | 40% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Suzuki Smx50 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Smx50 MOT tests:
- Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b) (1 times)
Suzuki Smx50 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 12,293 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 29,400 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 24,960 |
Suzuki Smx50 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Suzuki Smx50 vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Smx50 MOT issues are:
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e).
The typical Suzuki Smx50 in our data has covered around
22,217 miles.
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