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Suzuki Drz400 sk5 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Drz400 sk5
94%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Drz400 sk5 (94%) 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 Drz400 sk5 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 94% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 6% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 14,529 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Drz400 sk5

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  6. Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 Drz400 sk5 (94%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Drz400 sk5 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.