MOT reliability
Suzuki Dr-z400e
11 vehicles · 148 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Suzuki Dr-z400e vehicles and 148 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr-z400e has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,343 miles.
11
Vehicles
148
MOT tests
357
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dr-z400e problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr-z400e MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Identification & plates4%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure3%
Suzuki Dr-z400e pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 9 | 56% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 11 | 73% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 10 | 90% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 13 | 62% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 6 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 5 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Suzuki Dr-z400e MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr-z400e MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (13 times)
- Chain guard missing (5 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (3 times)
- Brake disc(s) slightly worn F + R (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
Suzuki Dr-z400e pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 4,913 |
| 2005 | 1 | 9 | 78% | — |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | 82% | — |
| 2003 | 2 | 19 | 89% | 2,074 |
| 2002 | 3 | 48 | 75% | 35,503 |
| 2001 | 3 | 45 | 84% | 7,034 |
Suzuki Dr-z400e reliability FAQ
Across 11 Suzuki Dr-z400e vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr-z400e MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; Chain guard missing; Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).
The typical Suzuki Dr-z400e in our data has covered around
15,343 miles.
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