MOT reliability
Suzuki Gsf400 bandit
12 vehicles · 93 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Suzuki Gsf400 bandit vehicles and 93 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf400 bandit has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 66,208 miles.
12
Vehicles
93
MOT tests
865
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gsf400 bandit problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf400 bandit MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Steering15%
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Brakes8%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Visibility1%
Suzuki Gsf400 bandit pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 9 | 67% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 8 | 50% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Suzuki Gsf400 bandit MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf400 bandit MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
Suzuki Gsf400 bandit pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 31,150 |
| 2000 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 36,915 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 36,691 |
| 1998 | 2 | 18 | 89% | 188,170 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 46,423 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 27,040 |
| 1992 | 4 | 45 | 64% | 45,604 |
Suzuki Gsf400 bandit reliability FAQ
Across 12 Suzuki Gsf400 bandit vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf400 bandit MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Suzuki Gsf400 bandit in our data has covered around
66,208 miles.
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