Pass rate over time
The AY50W's first-time pass rate has risen 8.2 points since 2005, 74.2% to 82.4%.
What fails on a AY50W
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
392 | 39.2 | 2.9× |
| steering and suspension |
|
194 | 19.4 | 2.5× |
| brakes |
|
190 | 19 | 2.0× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
74 | 7.4 | 5.4× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
73 | 7.3 | 2.0× |
| body and structure |
|
30 | 3 | 3.0× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
23 | 2.3 | 2.0× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
9 | 0.9 | 3.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
9 | 0.9 | 0.3× |
| driving controls |
|
6 | 0.6 | 1.5× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the AY50W beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 AY50W.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2001 (73.5% pass). Weakest: 2003 (57.4%).
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.
SUZUKI AY50W FAQ
Is the SUZUKI AY50W reliable?
The SUZUKI AY50W is less reliable than average for its class: 70.4% of its 1,692 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4697 of 5426 models.
What does a AY50W fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 39% of all defects recorded against failed AY50W tests.
What is the best year of AY50W to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2001-registered examples do best (73.5%) and 2003 worst (57.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.