MOT reliability
Suzuki Drz400sm
25 vehicles · 229 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Suzuki Drz400sm vehicles and 229 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Drz400sm has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,657 miles.
25
Vehicles
229
MOT tests
919
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Drz400sm problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Drz400sm MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering3%
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Identification & plates1%
Suzuki Drz400sm pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 22 | 86% |
| 4 | 23 | 83% |
| 5 | 17 | 100% |
| 6 | 18 | 83% |
| 7 | 17 | 94% |
| 8 | 19 | 79% |
| 9 | 13 | 85% |
| 10 | 16 | 88% |
| 11 | 11 | 91% |
| 12 | 14 | 79% |
| 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 14 | 12 | 92% |
| 15 | 11 | 82% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Suzuki Drz400sm MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Drz400sm MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (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) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
Suzuki Drz400sm pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 82 | 89% | 14,356 |
| 2007 | 9 | 83 | 88% | 12,736 |
| 2006 | 3 | 38 | 79% | 13,605 |
| 2005 | 2 | 17 | 94% | 8,500 |
| 2002 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 2,345 |
| 2001 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 6,789 |
Suzuki Drz400sm reliability FAQ
Across 25 Suzuki Drz400sm vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Drz400sm MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Suzuki Drz400sm in our data has covered around
11,657 miles.
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