Model report · 2005–2025
SUZUKI M1800
1800cc
Petrol
Class 2
88.1%
first-time pass rate
7.6%
failed outright
14,948
median miles at test
118
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a M1800
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
3 | 27.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 27.3 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 18.2 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 9.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 9.1 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 9.1 |
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 M1800 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI GSX1400, SUZUKI GSX1300R, HONDA ST1300).
SUZUKI
GSX1400
88.3% pass · 56.8k tests
SUZUKI
GSX1300R
86.3% pass · 48.4k tests
HONDA
ST1300
89.7% pass · 32.1k tests
YAMAHA
FJR1300A
90.2% pass · 27.9k 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 M1800.