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MOT reliability

Suzuki Drz400sm k5

2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Suzuki Drz400sm k5 vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Drz400sm k5 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,014 miles.

2
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
1,025
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Drz400sm k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Drz400sm k5 MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Brakes20%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%

Suzuki Drz400sm k5 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3367%
4250%
51100%
6250%
81100%
9250%
101100%
111100%
121100%
131100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
192100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Suzuki Drz400sm k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Drz400sm k5 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
  3. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  4. Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  5. Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
  6. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  8. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (1 times)
  9. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (1 times)
  12. Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  13. Fuel cap seal slightly perished (1 times)
  14. exhaust noisey (1 times)
  15. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)

Suzuki Drz400sm k5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 7 86% 195,141
2005 1 17 82% 30,887

Suzuki Drz400sm k5 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Suzuki Drz400sm k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Drz400sm k5 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a).

The typical Suzuki Drz400sm k5 in our data has covered around 113,014 miles.

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