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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vstrom

17 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 17 Suzuki Vstrom vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vstrom has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,833 miles.

17
Vehicles
158
MOT tests
2,454
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vstrom problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vstrom MOT tests:

  • Other60%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
  • Brakes15%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Steering3%

Suzuki Vstrom pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
316100%
41486%
51593%
61593%
71587%
812100%
91377%
101275%
11888%
12888%
13786%
143100%
153100%
165100%
17683%
183100%
19250%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (17)

Most common Suzuki Vstrom MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vstrom MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  5. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  8. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  10. Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  15. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)

Suzuki Vstrom pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 1 10 100% 10,810
2011 2 19 100% 37,663
2010 1 13 92% 27,621
2009 2 25 88% 64,649
2008 3 30 87% 14,358
2007 3 41 78% 38,173
2006 4 18 100% 25,254
2004 1 2 100% 39,497

Suzuki Vstrom reliability FAQ

Across 17 Suzuki Vstrom vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vstrom MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Suzuki Vstrom in our data has covered around 31,833 miles.

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