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MOT reliability

Suzuki Drz400s

33 vehicles · 236 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 33 Suzuki Drz400s vehicles and 236 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Drz400s has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 7,683 miles.

33
Vehicles
236
MOT tests
828
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Drz400s problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Drz400s MOT tests:

  • Other82%
  • Brakes9%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Steering5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki Drz400s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
31788%
41872%
52488%
61392%
7888%
81878%
91776%
101675%
111090%
121283%
13978%
14989%
15978%
16786%
17771%
18786%
191070%
205100%

Fuel types: Petrol (33)

Most common Suzuki Drz400s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Drz400s MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
  2. No lights fitted at time of test (7 times)
  3. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (7 times)
  4. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
  5. Chain guard missing (6 times)
  6. Chain guard missing (5 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  9. Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (4 times)
  10. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
  11. Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
  12. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  13. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (3 times)
  14. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
  15. Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)

Suzuki Drz400s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 11 91%
2006 1 9 78% 27,050
2004 3 44 89% 7,603
2003 5 38 89% 4,836
2002 9 25 84% 6,399
2001 8 83 78% 8,247
2000 6 26 73% 7,435

Suzuki Drz400s reliability FAQ

Across 33 Suzuki Drz400s vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Drz400s MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); No lights fitted at time of test; Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b).

The typical Suzuki Drz400s in our data has covered around 7,683 miles.

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