MOT reliability

Suzuki Dr z400 sy

Q: Is the Suzuki Dr z400 sy reliable?

Across 248 Suzuki Dr z400 sy vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

248 vehicles · 495 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 248 Suzuki Dr z400 sy vehicles and 495 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr z400 sy has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,565 miles.

248

Vehicles

495

MOT tests

901

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dr z400 sy problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr z400 sy MOT tests:

Other75%
Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
Brakes8%
Lamps & electrical8%
Seatbelts & equipment7%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Body & structure3%
Steering2%

Suzuki Dr z400 sy pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Dr z400 sy's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	2	100%
4	6	100%
5	52	83%
6	63	87%
7	66	80%
8	43	84%
9	25	88%
10	18	89%
11	12	83%
12	16	69%
13	12	83%
14	12	92%
15	18	72%
16	20	80%
17	17	82%
18	18	78%
19	13	77%
20	10	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (245), Other (2), Diesel (1)

Most common Suzuki Dr z400 sy MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr z400 sy MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (15 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (15 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (11 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (5 times)
Chain guard missing (5 times)
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)

Suzuki Dr z400 sy pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	1	3	100%	6,229
2004	1	1	100%	9,436
2002	3	19	79%	11,351
2001	39	156	81%	10,384
2000	46	311	84%	12,825

Suzuki Dr z400 sy reliability FAQ

Across 248 Suzuki Dr z400 sy vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr z400 sy MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Dr z400 sy in our data has covered around 11,565 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Dr z400 sy

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