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:
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Other91%
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Steering14%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Body & structure4%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Suzuki Gs400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 10 | 70% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 11 | 64% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 10 | 70% |
| 18 | 13 | 54% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (106)
Most common Suzuki Gs400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs400 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (15 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (14 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (12 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (10 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (6 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
Suzuki Gs400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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