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MOT reliability

Suzuki 1400

6 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Suzuki 1400 vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki 1400 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,223 miles.

6
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
419
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki 1400 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki 1400 MOT tests:

  • Other78%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Seatbelts & equipment11%
  • Steering5%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Brakes3%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki 1400 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
4250%
52100%
62100%
72100%
81100%
91100%
102100%
113100%
121100%
132100%
14475%
152100%
162100%
17475%
182100%
193100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Suzuki 1400 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki 1400 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
  2. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
  3. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  4. Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (4 times)
  5. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  6. Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (3 times)
  7. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
  8. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
  9. Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
  11. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
  13. Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
  14. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)

Suzuki 1400 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 1 7 86% 13,576
2001 1 18 89% 32,285
1995 1 19 84% 54,664
1994 1 4 100% 12,816
1993 1 11 82% 23,786
1990 1 2 100% 2,214

Suzuki 1400 reliability FAQ

Across 6 Suzuki 1400 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki 1400 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Suzuki 1400 in our data has covered around 23,223 miles.

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