Suzuki Dr z400 s vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Dr z400 s
76%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dr z400 s (76%) 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 Dr z400 s | Suzuki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 12,051 mi | 20,498 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 512,746 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Dr z400 s
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Suzuki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Chain guard missing
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dr z400 s (76%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Dr z400 s 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.