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Suzuki Unknown vs Suzuki V s 1400: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Suzuki V s 1400
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Unknown (84%) and Suzuki V s 1400 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Unknown Suzuki V s 1400
MOT pass rate 84% ✓ 50%
MOT failure rate 16% ✓ 50%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 4% 0% ✓
Average mileage 20,498 mi 20,733 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 512,746 1

Most common faults

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))

Suzuki V s 1400

  1. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
  3. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  4. rear number plate damaged
  5. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
  6. Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Unknown (84%) and Suzuki V s 1400 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Unknown report Full Suzuki V s 1400 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.