Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki Burgman vs Honda Forza 300/350
The Honda Forza 300/350 passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki Burgman: 89.6% vs 81.7%, a 7.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Suzuki Burgman | Honda Forza 300/350 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 81.7% | 89.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 13.1% | 7.3% |
| Median miles at test | 16,096 | 9,648 |
| MOT tests analysed | 808 | 10,821 |
| Most common failure | brakes | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.