Suzuki Ts50 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,075 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 39.8%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Suzuki Ts50 MOT Reliability Overview
The Suzuki Ts50 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,075 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 20 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 60.2% and a failure rate of 39.8%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Suzuki Ts50 earns a "Average" reliability rating. The average Suzuki Ts50 presents for MOT with approximately 18,339 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 1991 models achieve the highest pass rate at 71.8%, while 1984 models have the lowest at 48.5%. This 23.3 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Suzuki Ts50 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 34.4% 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 28.9%. Motorcycle drive system rounds out the top three at 16.0%. 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 Ts50. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 9 to 15 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Suzuki Ts50 shows a relatively stable failure rate after warranty — the change of 0% is negligible. Peak failure occurs at age 10 (51.8% 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 | 48.0% | 1,476 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 38.1% | 1,171 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Drive System | 21.2% | 652 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Brakes | 18.6% | 573 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 13.8% | 423 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 7.6% | 234 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 7.0% | 215 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Suspension | 4.6% | 142 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 3.9% | 121 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 3.2% | 99 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 2.8% | 85 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 2.0% | 61 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Steering | 1.3% | 40 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Tyres | 1.2% | 38 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Wheels | 0.9% | 27 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 18,339 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 | 26.17 | 48.0% | 1,476 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 20.77 | 38.1% | 1,171 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 11.56 | 21.2% | 652 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 10.16 | 18.6% | 573 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 7.50 | 13.8% | 423 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 4.15 | 7.6% | 234 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 3.81 | 7.0% | 215 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 2.52 | 4.6% | 142 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 2.15 | 3.9% | 121 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 1.76 | 3.2% | 99 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 1.51 | 2.8% | 85 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 1.08 | 2.0% | 61 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.71 | 1.3% | 40 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.67 | 1.2% | 38 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 0.48 | 0.9% | 27 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Suzuki Ts50 has 18,339 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 Ts50 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 21.70% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Suzuki Ts50 MOT Data
The Suzuki Ts50 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,075 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 20 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 60.2% and a failure rate of 39.8%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Suzuki Ts50 owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. 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 Ts50 is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 34.4% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 34.4% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Ts50. 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 — 28.9% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 28.9% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Ts50. 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 — 16.0% of failures
Motorcycle drive system issues account for 16.0% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Ts50. 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 Ts50?
Based on 3,075 MOT tests in our database, the Suzuki Ts50 has an overall pass rate of 60.2% (39.8% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Ts50?
The top 3 reasons a Suzuki Ts50 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (34.4%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (28.9%), 3. Motorcycle drive system (16.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Suzuki Ts50 reliable?
With a 39.8% MOT failure rate, the Ts50 is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Suzuki Ts50?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (34.4%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (28.9%); Motorcycle drive system (16.0%). 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.