Suzuki V-Strom 1050
Real ownership data from 1,618 UK V-Strom 1050 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common V-Strom 1050 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 14.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 13.9% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 11.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7% |
| Suspension | major | 4.4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.4% |
| Other | major | 3.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
V-Strom 1050 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 98 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 139 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 350 | 5,420 mi | 2,020 | 95.45% |
| 2022 | 255 | 8,374 mi | 2,614 | 93.17% |
| 2021 | 399 | 10,734 mi | 2,020 | 92.36% |
| 2020 | 314 | 12,268 mi | 1,948 | 92% |
V-Strom 1050 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki V-Strom 1050?
Across 1,618 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (14.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (13.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (11.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki V-Strom 1050?
The median Suzuki V-Strom 1050 in the UK has covered 9,638 miles, and typically rides about 2,051 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,602 and 15,091 miles.
Is the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 reliable?
92.6% of Suzuki V-Strom 1050 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.04 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,618 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.