SUZUKI UK 110 NM L8
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The UK 110 NM L8's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.7 points since 2021, 84.3% to 81.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage UK 110 NM L8 passes first time 91.3% of the time; by 40k that's 57.6%.
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 UK 110 NM L8
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
178 | 35.8 | 1.5× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
139 | 28 | 3.0× |
| tyres |
|
92 | 18.5 | 5.3× |
| steering |
|
37 | 7.4 | 4.4× |
| suspension |
|
30 | 6 | 2.0× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
12 | 2.4 | 3.4× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 0.8 | 0.9× |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 0.8 | 0.3× |
| wheels |
|
1 | 0.2 | 0.9× |
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 UK 110 NM L8 beats 4 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 UK 110 NM L8.
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2018 (84.3% pass). Weakest: 2019 (83.9%).
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 UK 110 NM L8 FAQ
Is the SUZUKI UK 110 NM L8 reliable?
The SUZUKI UK 110 NM L8 is more reliable than average for its class: 84.2% of its 1,919 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #2690 of 5428 models.
What does a UK 110 NM L8 fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 36% of all defects recorded against failed UK 110 NM L8 tests.
How many miles will a UK 110 NM L8 last?
The median UK 110 NM L8 shows 7,378 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 57.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.
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