Suzuki Gn250 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 4,913 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 20.7%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Suzuki Gn250 MOT Reliability Overview
The Suzuki Gn250 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 4,913 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 13 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.3% and a failure rate of 20.7%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Suzuki Gn250 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Suzuki Gn250 presents for MOT with approximately 23,774 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 1999 models achieve the highest pass rate at 92.5%, while 1993 models have the lowest at 74.8%. This 17.7 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Suzuki Gn250 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 10.8% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle steering and suspension at 8.5%. Motorcycle drive system rounds out the top three at 6.0%. 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
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Suzuki Gn250. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 14 to 20 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Suzuki Gn250 shows a relatively stable failure rate after warranty — the change of 0% is negligible. Peak failure occurs at age 17 (28.7% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
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 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 12.0% | 592 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 10.5% | 514 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Drive System | 7.3% | 361 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Brakes | 6.4% | 315 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 5.7% | 281 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 3.9% | 190 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 2.4% | 116 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 2.3% | 115 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.3% | 62 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 1.1% | 56 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.7% | 35 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.7% | 32 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 0.6% | 30 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 0.6% | 29 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Wheels | 0.5% | 26 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 23,774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 5.07 | 12.0% | 592 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 4.40 | 10.5% | 514 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 3.09 | 7.3% | 361 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 2.70 | 6.4% | 315 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 2.41 | 5.7% | 281 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 1.63 | 3.9% | 190 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.99 | 2.4% | 116 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 0.98 | 2.3% | 115 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.53 | 1.3% | 62 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 0.48 | 1.1% | 56 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.30 | 0.7% | 35 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.27 | 0.7% | 32 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 0.26 | 0.6% | 30 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 0.25 | 0.6% | 29 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 0.22 | 0.5% | 26 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Suzuki Gn250 has 23,774 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 Gn250 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 8.71% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Suzuki Gn250 MOT Data
The Suzuki Gn250 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 4,913 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 13 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.3% and a failure rate of 20.7%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Suzuki Gn250 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle steering and suspension 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 Gn250 is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 10.8% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 10.8% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Gn250. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 8.5% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 8.5% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Gn250. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle drive system — 6.0% of failures
Motorcycle drive system issues account for 6.0% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Gn250. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Gn250?
Based on 4,913 MOT tests in our database, the Suzuki Gn250 has an overall pass rate of 79.3% (20.7% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Gn250?
The top 3 reasons a Suzuki Gn250 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (10.8%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (8.5%), 3. Motorcycle drive system (6.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Suzuki Gn250 reliable?
With a 20.7% MOT failure rate, the Gn250 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Suzuki Gn250?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (10.8%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (8.5%); Motorcycle drive system (6.0%). 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.