MOT reliability
Suzuki Drz 400sm
3 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Suzuki Drz 400sm vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Drz 400sm has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,771 miles.
3
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
420
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Drz 400sm problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Drz 400sm MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Body & structure20%
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Steering20%
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Seatbelts & equipment20%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
Suzuki Drz 400sm pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Suzuki Drz 400sm MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Drz 400sm MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
- Riders seat missing (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meets legal limit 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Suzuki Drz 400sm pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 7,419 |
| 2006 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 7,057 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 2,839 |
Suzuki Drz 400sm reliability FAQ
Across 3 Suzuki Drz 400sm vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Drz 400sm MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Suzuki Drz 400sm in our data has covered around
5,771 miles.
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