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MOT reliability

Suzuki Dr-z400

256 vehicles · 1,627 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 256 Suzuki Dr-z400 vehicles and 1,627 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr-z400 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,900 miles.

256
Vehicles
1,627
MOT tests
676
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dr-z400 problem areas

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

  • Other90%
  • Brakes10%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Steering4%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Suzuki Dr-z400 pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1683%
2667%
34892%
46087%
59478%
68388%
77579%
86281%
97179%
106778%
116386%
125978%
134286%
144779%
154386%
163686%
173784%
184783%
192387%
203288%

Fuel types: Petrol (256)

Most common Suzuki Dr-z400 MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (51 times)
  2. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (48 times)
  3. No lights fitted at time of test (42 times)
  4. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (31 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (31 times)
  6. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (26 times)
  7. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (26 times)
  8. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (26 times)
  9. Chain guard missing (25 times)
  10. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (24 times)
  11. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (23 times)
  12. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (21 times)
  13. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (21 times)
  14. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (18 times)
  15. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (17 times)

Suzuki Dr-z400 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 1 100%
2017 1 1 100% 6,692
2014 1 4 50%
2013 2 13 77% 3,177
2009 3 7 86% 11,023
2008 8 55 95% 10,903
2007 8 80 79% 15,083
2006 10 80 84% 9,567
2005 10 86 88% 12,614
2004 12 104 84% 6,888
2003 17 150 83% 11,307
2002 15 149 78% 5,866
2001 26 189 84% 7,575
2000 15 119 78% 10,908
1999 2 16 81% 24,521
1997 5 34 97% 39,508
1996 2 4 50% 13,362
1995 1 6 67% 17,687
1993 1 3 100% 23,262
1992 1 1 100% 25,154
1988 1 4 50% 1,501
1987 1 1 100% 11,372
1984 1 3 67% 3,581
1983 2 8 62% 15,237
1982 41 191 84% 19,508
1981 21 108 80% 20,733
1980 45 193 83% 19,934
1979 1 2 50% 7
1971 2 15 67% 12,404

Suzuki Dr-z400 reliability FAQ

Across 256 Suzuki Dr-z400 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr-z400 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); No lights fitted at time of test.

The typical Suzuki Dr-z400 in our data has covered around 14,900 miles.

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