MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs 400
16 vehicles · 101 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Suzuki Gs 400 vehicles and 101 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 400 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,937 miles.
16
Vehicles
101
MOT tests
470
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 400 MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Steering14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Brakes4%
Suzuki Gs 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Suzuki Gs 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 400 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front tyre craking on side wall (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
Suzuki Gs 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 48,545 |
| 1997 | 1 | 20 | 100% | 85,318 |
| 1996 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 41,137 |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 16,440 |
| 1986 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 44,597 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 36,876 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 19,148 |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 6,043 |
| 1979 | 3 | 17 | 88% | 22,457 |
| 1978 | 4 | 19 | 100% | 12,527 |
| 1977 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 15,412 |
Suzuki Gs 400 reliability FAQ
Across 16 Suzuki Gs 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 400 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3).
The typical Suzuki Gs 400 in our data has covered around
26,937 miles.
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