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Suzuki 650 katana vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki 650 katana
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 650 katana (50%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki 650 katana Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 50% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 50% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.0 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 13,830 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki 650 katana

  1. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
  2. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Suzuki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 650 katana (50%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 650 katana report Full Suzuki Unknown report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.