Suzuki Boulevard MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 347 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 15.6%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Suzuki Boulevard MOT Reliability Overview
The Suzuki Boulevard is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 347 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.4% and a failure rate of 15.6%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Suzuki Boulevard earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Suzuki Boulevard presents for MOT with approximately 17,941 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2005 models achieve the highest pass rate at 89.6%, while 2007 models have the lowest at 63.0%. This 26.6 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Suzuki Boulevard is Motorcycle brakes, affecting 5.5% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 5.2%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors rounds out the top three at 5.2%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 8.1% | 28 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Brakes | 5.5% | 19 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 5.2% | 18 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 5.2% | 18 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres | 2.6% | 9 |
| 6 | Brakes | 2.3% | 8 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 1.7% | 6 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 1.7% | 6 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 1.7% | 6 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 0.9% | 3 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 0.9% | 3 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.6% | 2 |
| 13 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.6% | 2 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Wheels | 0.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 17,941 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 4.50 | 8.1% | 28 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 3.05 | 5.5% | 19 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 2.89 | 5.2% | 18 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 2.89 | 5.2% | 18 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 1.45 | 2.6% | 9 |
| Brakes | 1.29 | 2.3% | 8 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 0.96 | 1.7% | 6 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 0.96 | 1.7% | 6 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.96 | 1.7% | 6 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 0.48 | 0.9% | 3 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 0.48 | 0.9% | 3 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.32 | 0.6% | 2 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.32 | 0.6% | 2 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 0.16 | 0.3% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Suzuki Boulevard has 17,941 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Suzuki Boulevard has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 8.70% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Suzuki Boulevard MOT Data
The Suzuki Boulevard is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 347 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.4% and a failure rate of 15.6%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Suzuki Boulevard owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle brakes and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Boulevard is likely to perform.
Motorcycle brakes — 5.5% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 5.5% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Boulevard. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 5.2% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 5.2% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Boulevard. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 5.2% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 5.2% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Boulevard. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Boulevard?
Based on 347 MOT tests in our database, the Suzuki Boulevard has an overall pass rate of 84.4% (15.6% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Boulevard?
The top 3 reasons a Suzuki Boulevard fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle brakes (5.5%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (5.2%), 3. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (5.2%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Suzuki Boulevard reliable?
With a 15.6% MOT failure rate, the Boulevard is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Suzuki Boulevard?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle brakes (5.5%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (5.2%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (5.2%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.