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:
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Other60%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Brakes15%
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Body & structure8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering3%
Suzuki Vstrom pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16 | 100% |
| 4 | 14 | 86% |
| 5 | 15 | 93% |
| 6 | 15 | 93% |
| 7 | 15 | 87% |
| 8 | 12 | 100% |
| 9 | 13 | 77% |
| 10 | 12 | 75% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 8 | 88% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17)
Most common Suzuki Vstrom MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vstrom MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
Suzuki Vstrom pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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