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1979 Suzuki Gt 250 X7 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Gt 250 X7 models manufactured in 1979, based on 61 real MOT test results.

82.0%
Pass Rate
18.0%
Fail Rate
61
Total Tests
23,614
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1979 Suzuki Gt 250 X7 MOT Analysis

The 1979 Suzuki Gt 250 X7 has an MOT pass rate of 82.0% based on 61 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 23,614 miles on the odometer. With a 18.0% failure rate, the 1979 Gt 250 X7 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1979 Suzuki Gt 250 X7 is Motorcycle drive system, responsible for 1.6% of failures. 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 range from £100–400. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust is the second most common issue at 1.6%. Motorcycle lighting and signalling follows at 1.6%.

⚠ Based on limited data (61 tests)

Top failures specific to 1979 models only. The overall Gt 250 X7 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle drive system 1.6%
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 1.6%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 1.6%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Drive System1.6%1
2Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust1.6%1
3Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling1.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 23,614 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 drive system0.69% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust0.69% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling0.69% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle drive system0.691.6%1
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust0.691.6%1
Motorcycle lighting and signalling0.691.6%1

Mileage Statistics

23,614
Mean
16,171
Median
14,975
25th Percentile
29,621
75th Percentile
7.62% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1979 Suzuki Gt 250 X7 has an MOT pass rate of 82.0% based on 61 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 23,614 miles on the odometer. With a 18.0% failure rate, the 1979 Gt 250 X7 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1979 Suzuki Gt 250 X7, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle drive system: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 23,614 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle drive system — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1979 Suzuki Gt 250 X7 models. 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 fuel and exhaust — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1979 Suzuki Gt 250 X7 models. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 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 lighting and signalling — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1979 Suzuki Gt 250 X7 models. 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.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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