MOT reliability
Suzuki Gsx400s
7 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Suzuki Gsx400s vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx400s has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,369 miles.
7
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
2,354
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gsx400s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx400s MOT tests:
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Other66%
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Steering18%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Body & structure11%
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Brakes8%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Suzuki Gsx400s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Suzuki Gsx400s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx400s MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- rear brake binding slightly (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
Suzuki Gsx400s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 11,111 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 45,296 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 44,049 |
| 1997 | 2 | 7 | 57% | 26,683 |
| 1992 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 18,882 |
Suzuki Gsx400s reliability FAQ
Across 7 Suzuki Gsx400s vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx400s MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Suzuki Gsx400s in our data has covered around
27,369 miles.
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