The MOT Files

Motorcycle reliability file

Suzuki UK 110 NM M0 MOT pass rate & common failures

From 576 recorded MOT tests of the Suzuki UK 110 NM M0, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Suzuki UK 110 NM M0 passes 78.6% of MOT tests, against 86.5% for all motorcycles. The most recorded failure is "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements", in 37.5% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

78.6%unadjusted576 tests

7.9 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 UK 110 NM M0 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements37.5%

    33 occurrences

  2. 2.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement25.0%

    22 occurrences

  3. 3.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake19.3%

    17 occurrences

  4. 4.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released17.0%

    15 occurrences

  5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm12.5%

    11 occurrences

  6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.2%

    9 occurrences

  7. 7.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.1%

    8 occurrences

  8. 8.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.8%

    6 occurrences

  9. 9.A lamp missing or inoperative6.8%

    6 occurrences

  10. 10.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel5.7%

    5 occurrences

  11. 11.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play4.5%

    4 occurrences

  12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.5%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki UK 110 NM M0 tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.9%

    57 tests

  2. 2.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.4.9%

    28 tests

  3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.8%

    22 tests

  4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.8%

    22 tests

  5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.6%

    21 tests

  6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.3%

    19 tests

  7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.8%

    16 tests

  8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.8%

    16 tests

What gets tested

The UK 110 NM M0 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
17,639
Test classes
class 1: 552 · class 2: 24

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki UK 110 NM M0?
78.6% unadjusted, from 576 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.
What does a Suzuki UK 110 NM M0 fail its MOT on?
"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 37.5% of failed Suzuki UK 110 NM M0 tests, followed by "Brake efficiency below minimum requirement" (25.0%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Suzuki UK 110 NM M0 usually have at its MOT?
17,639 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.

Analysis built from DVSA data of