Suzuki Ug 110 Y (2000)

118 real MOT outcomes analysed • 14.3% first-time pass rate

2000 Suzuki Ug 110 Y

CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2000 Suzuki Ug 110 Y. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This Suzuki UG 110 scooter is a reliability worry: only 14.3% passed first time against the UK average of 80%, and a dangerous defect rate of 0.9% suggests safety issues crop up occasionally on these machines. At nearly 24 years old, these scooters are showing their age badly.

With a median mileage of just 7,502 miles, these aren't high-milers—the problem is age and deterioration rather than hard use. The low failure rate (0.12 per vehicle) sounds positive, but that's misleading; it masks the fact that most don't pass at all, meaning defects are widespread rather than concentrated. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, lights, and frame integrity, and expect repair costs to outweigh the bike's value quickly.

Below average reliability 65.7% below UK average
14.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,502
typical mileage
5,430–9,347 middle half
0.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.12
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Suzuki Ug 110 Y

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Suzuki Ug 110 Y vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,430
low mileage
7,502
typical
9,347
high mileage

Half of all 2000 Suzuki Ug 110 Y vehicles fall between 5,430 and 9,347 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.12
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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