SUZUKI TS100
Pass rate over time
The TS100's first-time pass rate has fallen 11.7 points since 2006, 78.4% to 66.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage TS100 passes first time 84.1% of the time; by 20k that's 73.5%.
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 TS100
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
85 | 44.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
33 | 17.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
22 | 11.6 |
| brakes |
|
12 | 6.3 |
| drive system |
|
9 | 4.7 |
| body and structure |
|
8 | 4.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
7 | 3.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 3.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
6 | 3.2 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 1.1 |
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 TS100 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA C90, HONDA CG125).
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 TS100.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1981 (84.3% pass). Weakest: 1981 (84.3%).
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.