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MOT reliability

Suzuki V-strom

25 vehicles · 282 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 25 Suzuki V-strom vehicles and 282 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki V-strom has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,282 miles.

25
Vehicles
282
MOT tests
1,977
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki V-strom problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki V-strom MOT tests:

  • Other63%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
  • Body & structure13%
  • Brakes8%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Steering3%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki V-strom pass rate by age

How the Suzuki V-strom's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32479%
42286%
52190%
61688%
71794%
81894%
91883%
101593%
111292%
121292%
138100%
141493%
151392%
161587%
171681%
181275%
196100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (24), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki V-strom MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki V-strom MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
  4. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  11. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  12. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  13. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  14. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  15. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)

Suzuki V-strom pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 3 16 94% 13,599
2009 1 6 100% 20,442
2008 6 78 90% 28,369
2007 6 80 85% 33,344
2005 2 16 88% 26,342
2002 1 19 95% 52,549

Suzuki V-strom reliability FAQ

Across 25 Suzuki V-strom 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 V-strom MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki V-strom in our data has covered around 29,282 miles.

Compare the Suzuki V-strom

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