MOT reliability
Suzuki Trail
4 vehicles · 56 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Suzuki Trail vehicles and 56 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Trail has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,894 miles.
4
Vehicles
56
MOT tests
210
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Trail problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Trail MOT tests:
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Other36%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Brakes12%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Identification & plates9%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure6%
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Visibility3%
Suzuki Trail pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Suzuki Trail MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Trail MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small cracks in top (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Brake performance not tested (3.3) (1 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (1 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play Bottom linkage has significant wear in all pivot points (5.3.3 (d)) (1 times)
Suzuki Trail pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 17 | 94% | 25,848 |
| 1987 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 28,798 |
| 1985 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 51,240 |
| 1982 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 17,691 |
Suzuki Trail reliability FAQ
Across 4 Suzuki Trail vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Trail MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a).
The typical Suzuki Trail in our data has covered around
30,894 miles.
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