Model report · 2005–2025
SUZUKI ER
185cc
Petrol
Class 1
81.4%
first-time pass rate
9.3%
failed outright
12,146
median miles at test
86
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a ER
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 28.6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 19 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 14.3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 9.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 9.5 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 9.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 4.8 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 4.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the ER beats 1 of its 2 closest rivals (BSA BANTAM, HONDA CB TWO FIFTY).
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 ER.