MOT reliability
Suzuki Zr50
95 vehicles · 396 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 95 Suzuki Zr50 vehicles and 396 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Zr50 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,623 miles.
95
Vehicles
396
MOT tests
750
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Zr50 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Zr50 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Steering11%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Body & structure3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Identification & plates0%
Suzuki Zr50 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 13 | 69% |
| 17 | 15 | 60% |
| 18 | 10 | 80% |
| 19 | 17 | 59% |
| 20 | 12 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (95)
Most common Suzuki Zr50 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Zr50 MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (11 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (9 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (7 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (6 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
- Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (5 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (5 times)
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (5 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (5 times)
Suzuki Zr50 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 3,227 |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 | 50% | 15,781 |
| 1992 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 26,278 |
| 1991 | 3 | 27 | 81% | 14,811 |
| 1990 | 8 | 29 | 69% | 21,492 |
| 1989 | 5 | 15 | 60% | 18,451 |
| 1988 | 3 | 18 | 72% | 15,706 |
| 1987 | 6 | 17 | 65% | 17,433 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 25,652 |
| 1985 | 3 | 30 | 77% | 26,018 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 3,714 |
| 1983 | 14 | 53 | 72% | 19,296 |
| 1982 | 27 | 102 | 78% | 15,047 |
| 1981 | 9 | 38 | 76% | 16,233 |
| 1980 | 8 | 37 | 78% | 20,181 |
| 1979 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 17,836 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 25,743 |
Suzuki Zr50 reliability FAQ
Across 95 Suzuki Zr50 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Zr50 MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Suzuki Zr50 in our data has covered around
17,623 miles.
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