MOT reliability
Suzuki Gsx400r
11 vehicles · 52 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Suzuki Gsx400r vehicles and 52 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx400r has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,109 miles.
11
Vehicles
52
MOT tests
1,980
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gsx400r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx400r MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Steering22%
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Brakes7%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Suzuki Gsx400r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Suzuki Gsx400r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx400r MOT tests:
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Right hand fairing middle section slightly insecure. (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
Suzuki Gsx400r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 48,054 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 28,197 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 46,321 |
| 1997 | 3 | 15 | 67% | 29,114 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 52,570 |
| 1991 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 20,649 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 29,009 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 31,417 |
Suzuki Gsx400r reliability FAQ
Across 11 Suzuki Gsx400r vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx400r MOT issues are:
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki Gsx400r in our data has covered around
33,109 miles.
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