SUZUKI HYABUSA

1300cc Petrol Class 2

87.6%

first-time pass rate

6.7%

failed outright

18,849

median miles at test

194

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

how the HYABUSA's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage HYABUSA passes first time 93.2% of the time; by 20k that's 92.9%.

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 HYABUSA

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	11	23.9
lamps and reflectors	11	23.9
tyres and wheels	5	10.9
steering and suspension	4	8.7
reg plates and vin	3	6.5
drive system	3	6.5
fuel and exhaust	3	6.5
brakes	3	6.5
structure and attachments	2	4.3
steering	1	2.2

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 HYABUSA beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

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 HYABUSA.