Pass rate over time
The UX50's first-time pass rate has risen 8.7 points since 2005, 66.3% to 75.0%.
What fails on a UX50
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
288 | 42.9 | 3.1× |
| brakes |
|
150 | 22.4 | 1.8× |
| steering and suspension |
|
109 | 16.2 | 2.2× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
42 | 6.3 | 4.3× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
38 | 5.7 | 1.2× |
| body and structure |
|
16 | 2.4 | 2.1× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
12 | 1.8 | 1.5× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 1.5 | 0.4× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
4 | 0.6 | 3.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 0.3 | 0.2× |
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 UX50 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 UX50.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2000 (76.5% pass). Weakest: 2001 (68.4%).
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 UX50 FAQ
Is the SUZUKI UX50 reliable?
The SUZUKI UX50 is about average for its class: 72.1% of its 1,296 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4569 of 5426 models.
What does a UX50 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 43% of all defects recorded against failed UX50 tests.
What is the best year of UX50 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2000-registered examples do best (76.5%) and 2001 worst (68.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.