MOT reliability
Suzuki Dr 400 s
11 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Suzuki Dr 400 s vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr 400 s has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,020 miles.
11
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
1,368
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dr 400 s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr 400 s MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Lamps & electrical23%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Brakes11%
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Body & structure9%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering2%
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Identification & plates2%
Suzuki Dr 400 s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Suzuki Dr 400 s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr 400 s MOT tests:
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage bearings have slight freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- No indicators fitted (2 times)
- Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 50% lit to rear bulbs (1.1.1b) (2 times)
- Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 50% lit to rear bulbs (1.3.3a) (2 times)
- Front oil cooler pipes corroded (2 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Offside Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced one foot rest mounting point partly cracked on front mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Suzuki Dr 400 s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 25,988 |
| 2007 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 31,136 |
| 2002 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 23,823 |
Suzuki Dr 400 s reliability FAQ
Across 11 Suzuki Dr 400 s vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr 400 s MOT issues are:
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c); Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage bearings have slight freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)).
The typical Suzuki Dr 400 s in our data has covered around
28,020 miles.
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