MOT reliability
Suzuki Tc185
11 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Suzuki Tc185 vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Tc185 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,432 miles.
11
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
4,144
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Tc185 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Tc185 MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Steering33%
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Body & structure11%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes11%
Suzuki Tc185 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Suzuki Tc185 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Tc185 MOT tests:
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (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)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride front wheel split pin (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a) (1 times)
Suzuki Tc185 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 50% | 2,390 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,359 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 24,979 |
| 2010 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 6,718 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 8,410 |
| 1975 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 5,570 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 609 |
Suzuki Tc185 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Suzuki Tc185 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Tc185 MOT issues are:
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Suzuki Tc185 in our data has covered around
5,432 miles.
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