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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs400

106 vehicles · 475 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 106 Suzuki Gs400 vehicles and 475 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs400 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,338 miles.

106
Vehicles
475
MOT tests
718
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs400 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs400 MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Steering14%
  • Brakes7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki Gs400 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
2367%
33100%
4475%
52100%
6250%
73100%
81070%
9875%
10683%
11786%
12771%
137100%
141070%
151164%
16667%
171070%
181354%
19786%
20683%

Fuel types: Petrol (106)

Most common Suzuki Gs400 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs400 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (15 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (14 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
  4. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (12 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  6. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (10 times)
  7. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
  8. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
  9. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (8 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
  11. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (7 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  13. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (6 times)
  14. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (6 times)
  15. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)

Suzuki Gs400 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 7 100% 43,093
2005 1 7 86% 25,208
2003 1 6 83% 61,605
2002 2 18 61% 53,006
2000 2 11 91% 46,880
1999 1 7 100% 56,871
1998 5 14 57% 30,259
1997 7 50 78% 34,207
1994 1 10 80% 17,810
1993 1 2 50% 27,663
1992 1 8 75% 52,328
1991 3 17 71% 46,946
1987 1 7 71%
1986 1 1 0%
1984 1 4 50% 36,712
1983 4 27 78% 30,132
1982 3 5 80% 17,669
1981 6 10 80% 38,301
1980 6 19 95% 24,485
1979 7 18 89% 24,377
1978 35 175 90% 38,571
1977 15 51 76% 26,254
1976 1 1 100% 48,388

Suzuki Gs400 reliability FAQ

Across 106 Suzuki Gs400 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs400 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gs400 in our data has covered around 34,338 miles.

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