Suzuki UK MOT pass rate and common failures
Suzuki UK motorcycles pass the MOT 82.13% of the time, measured across 263 tests in the DVSA record. A further 5.7% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.
What to check before the MOT
Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.
- Start with tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm - it accounts for 25% of failed tests on this model.
- Then check not working and does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s), the next two most common reasons.
- The most common advisory is tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (6.8% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
- Average recorded mileage at test is 17,653 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.
Pass rate by age
A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.
| Age at test | Pass rate | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | 82.13% | 263 |
Why the Suzuki UK fails
Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 25% | 8 | |
| 2 | Not working | 18.8% | 6 | |
| 3 | Does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) | 15.6% | 5 | |
| 4 | Excessively binding | 15.6% | 5 | |
| 5 | Not working on dipped beam | 15.6% | 5 | |
| 6 | Remains on when the brakes are released | 15.6% | 5 | |
| 7 | Too low | 15.6% | 5 | |
| 8 | Has excessive wear or free play | 12.5% | 4 | |
| 9 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 12.5% | 4 | |
| 10 | Has insufficient reserve travel | 9.4% | 3 |
Most common advisories
Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.
| # | Item | Of all tests | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 6.8% | 18 | |
| 2 | Excessively stiff or notchy | 5.3% | 14 | |
| 3 | Has a serious fluid leak | 4.9% | 13 | |
| 4 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 3.8% | 10 | |
| 5 | Is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied | 3% | 8 | |
| 6 | Has negligible damping effect | 2.7% | 7 | |
| 7 | Tread not clearly visible | 2.7% | 7 | |
| 8 | Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort | 2.3% | 6 | |
| 9 | Corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened | 1.5% | 4 | |
| 10 | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced | 1.5% | 4 |
Suzuki UK for sale
No Suzuki UK in stock at the moment - 528 other Suzuki bikes are advertised.
Similar bikes compared
Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 · 125cc | 8,762 | 80.8% | 45,039 | |
| Piaggio VESPA 79-210cc · 79-210cc | 8,363 | 85.42% | 11,710 | |
| Honda WW · 125cc | 7,252 | 80.32% | 40,134 | |
| Honda WW 125 A-M · 125cc | 5,011 | 84.06% | 29,846 | |
| Honda GLR · 125cc | 4,737 | 79.99% | 14,642 | |
| Honda CBF 100-125cc · 100-125cc | 3,204 | 77% | 15,203 |
Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method