MOT reliability
Suzuki 400
58 vehicles · 439 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 58 Suzuki 400 vehicles and 439 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki 400 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,575 miles.
58
Vehicles
439
MOT tests
572
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki 400 MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Steering10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Body & structure1%
Suzuki 400 pass rate by age
How the Suzuki 400's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 16 | 81% |
| 4 | 17 | 76% |
| 5 | 18 | 83% |
| 6 | 19 | 74% |
| 7 | 18 | 89% |
| 8 | 23 | 78% |
| 9 | 32 | 78% |
| 10 | 33 | 76% |
| 11 | 22 | 77% |
| 12 | 18 | 67% |
| 13 | 24 | 75% |
| 14 | 21 | 81% |
| 15 | 24 | 67% |
| 16 | 15 | 80% |
| 17 | 22 | 82% |
| 18 | 15 | 67% |
| 19 | 12 | 92% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (58)
Most common Suzuki 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki 400 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (10 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (8 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (5 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (5 times)
Suzuki 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 23,508 |
| 2008 | 2 | 16 | 88% | 28,521 |
| 2006 | 6 | 83 | 83% | — |
| 2005 | 5 | 50 | 86% | 3,129 |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 | 83% | — |
| 2003 | 4 | 50 | 70% | 12,605 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 20,374 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 43,691 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 25,629 |
| 1998 | 3 | 15 | 87% | 14,749 |
| 1997 | 9 | 48 | 73% | 23,889 |
| 1996 | 7 | 47 | 64% | 40,540 |
| 1995 | 3 | 19 | 79% | 38,836 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 40,646 |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 20,381 |
| 1990 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 23,591 |
| 1984 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 19,763 |
| 1982 | 2 | 20 | 80% | 38,042 |
| 1981 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 27,678 |
| 1980 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 738 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24,644 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 22,316 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 37,803 |
Suzuki 400 reliability FAQ
Across 58 Suzuki 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki 400 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Suzuki 400 in our data has covered around
26,575 miles.
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