Suzuki RV MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.6 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki RV tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely20.8%

   21 occurrences

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn12.9%

   13 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.9%

   11 occurrences

4. 4.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements8.9%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.A wheel bearing excessively rough8.9%

   9 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.9%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.9%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.Audible warning not working6.9%

   7 occurrences

9. 9.Headlamp not securely attached5.0%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.A drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted5.0%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.0%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.0%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki RV tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.8%

   85 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.4%

   65 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.3%

   49 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.1%

   46 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.5%

   37 tests

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play2.2%

   33 tests

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.0%

   29 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.8%

   26 tests

How wear changes the picture

RV pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The RV fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

12,719

Test classes

class 1: 1,355 · class 2: 115

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

• Suzuki GSXR86.0%
• Suzuki GSXS89.3% raw
• Suzuki DL91.2%
• Suzuki GSX89.6%
• Suzuki GSF60080.0% raw
• Suzuki GSF120084.7% raw
• All Suzuki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki RV?

85.9% unadjusted, from 1,470 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki RV fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 20.8% of failed Suzuki RV tests, followed by "A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn" (12.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki RV usually have at its MOT?

12,719 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.