1979 Suzuki X7 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1979 perform at MOT as they age
47 years
Current Age
77.4%
Latest Pass Rate
31
Total Tests (All Years)
19,892 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2011
77.4%
Age (yrs) 32Tests 31Avg Mileage 19,892Top Failure Motorcycle steering and suspension — 16.1%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1979 Suzuki X7, with age trends.
Motorcycle steering and suspension
16.1%
— Consistent
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
9.7%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
3.2%
— Consistent
Motorcycle driving controls
3.2%
— Consistent
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust
3.2%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 16.1% (32 yrs) | 16.1% (32 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 9.7% (32 yrs) | 9.7% (32 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 3.2% (32 yrs) | 3.2% (32 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 3.2% (32 yrs) | 3.2% (32 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 3.2% (32 yrs) | 3.2% (32 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Suzuki X7 cars manufactured in 1979 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2011 to 2011, covering 31 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.