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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:

  • Other86%
  • Steering11%
  • Brakes8%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Identification & plates0%

Suzuki Zr50 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
5250%
14367%
15450%
161369%
171560%
181080%
191759%
201267%

Fuel types: Petrol (95)

Most common Suzuki Zr50 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Zr50 MOT tests:

  1. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (11 times)
  2. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (9 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (7 times)
  5. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)
  6. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (6 times)
  7. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (6 times)
  8. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
  9. Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (5 times)
  10. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
  11. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (5 times)
  12. Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (5 times)
  13. Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (5 times)
  14. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
  15. Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (5 times)

Suzuki Zr50 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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