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Suzuki Gt-185 MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 85 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 17.6%.

82.4%
Pass Rate
17.6%
Fail Rate
85
Total Tests
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Suzuki Gt-185 MOT Reliability Overview

The Suzuki Gt-185 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 85 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% and a failure rate of 17.6%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Suzuki Gt-185 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Suzuki Gt-185 presents for MOT with approximately 16,460 miles on the clock.

The most common MOT failure for the Suzuki Gt-185 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 14.1% 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 drive system at 2.4%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors rounds out the top three at 2.4%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (85 tests)

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 14.1%
Motorcycle drive system 2.4%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 2.4%
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* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling14.1%12
2Motorcycle Drive System2.4%2
3Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors2.4%2
4Identification Of The Vehicle1.2%1
5Motorcycle Suspension1.2%1
6Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin1.2%1
7Motorcycle Brakes1.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 16,460 mi

For 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.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling8.58% per 10K miMotorcycle drive system1.43% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors1.43% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.71% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.71% per 10K miMotorcycle reg plates and vin0.71% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.71% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling8.5814.1%12
Motorcycle drive system1.432.4%2
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.432.4%2
Identification of the vehicle0.711.2%1
Motorcycle suspension0.711.2%1
Motorcycle reg plates and vin0.711.2%1
Motorcycle brakes0.711.2%1

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Mileage at MOT

16,460
Mean
16,252
Median
10,108
25th Percentile
21,087
75th Percentile

The average Suzuki Gt-185 has 16,460 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.

10.69%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
17.6%
Overall Fail Rate
16,460 avg miles
🔴 Poor — above average failure rate

The Suzuki Gt-185 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 10.69% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.

About Suzuki Gt-185 MOT Data

The Suzuki Gt-185 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 85 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% and a failure rate of 17.6%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Suzuki Gt-185 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 drive system 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 Gt-185 is likely to perform.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 14.1% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 14.1% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Gt-185. 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 drive system — 2.4% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 2.4% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Gt-185. 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.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 2.4% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 2.4% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Gt-185. 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 Gt-185?

Based on 85 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Suzuki Gt-185 has an overall pass rate of 82.4% (17.6% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Gt-185?

The top 3 reasons a Suzuki Gt-185 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (14.1%), 2. Motorcycle drive system (2.4%), 3. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (2.4%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Suzuki Gt-185 reliable?

With a 17.6% MOT failure rate, the Gt-185 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Suzuki Gt-185?

Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (14.1%); Motorcycle drive system (2.4%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (2.4%). 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.

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