SUZUKI ADDRESS
Pass rate over time
The ADDRESS's first-time pass rate has risen 2.9 points since 2011, 79.5% to 82.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ADDRESS passes first time 85.6% of the time; by 30k that's 88.6%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a ADDRESS
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
27 | 23.3 |
| brakes |
|
26 | 22.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
14 | 12.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
13 | 11.2 |
| drive system |
|
11 | 9.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
9 | 7.8 |
| body and structure |
|
6 | 5.2 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 3.4 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 3.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 1.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the ADDRESS beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ADDRESS.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (88.9% pass). Weakest: 2007 (76.1%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.