Suzuki Intruder 400 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Intruder 400
85%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Intruder 400 (85%) 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 Intruder 400 | Suzuki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 84% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 16% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 19,029 mi | 20,498 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 512,746 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Intruder 400
- Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Motorcycle structure excessively corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)
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 Intruder 400 (85%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Intruder 400 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.