MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsxr400

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsxr400 reliable?

Across 442 Suzuki Gsxr400 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Gsxr400?

The typical Suzuki Gsxr400 in our data has covered around 34,858 miles.

442 vehicles · 2,338 completed MOT tests analysed

77%

MOT pass rate

Based on 442 Suzuki Gsxr400 vehicles and 2,338 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsxr400 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,858 miles.

442

Vehicles

2,338

MOT tests

1,595

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsxr400 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsxr400 MOT tests:

Other88%
Steering12%
Brakes10%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Lamps & electrical3%
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Body & structure2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki Gsxr400 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsxr400's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	100%
2	3	67%
3	7	86%
4	10	90%
5	30	63%
6	30	80%
7	53	72%
8	73	81%
9	136	76%
10	144	79%
11	160	72%
12	163	75%
13	152	76%
14	159	74%
15	150	78%
16	150	77%
17	138	78%
18	128	73%
19	106	77%
20	102	76%

Fuel types: Petrol (442)

Most common Suzuki Gsxr400 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsxr400 MOT tests:

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (106 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (101 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (92 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (72 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (68 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (56 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (52 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (47 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (41 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (39 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (38 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (38 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (32 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (31 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (29 times)

Suzuki Gsxr400 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2015	1	6	83%	14,170
2005	3	9	89%	32,411
2004	3	19	89%	21,029
2003	6	23	70%	27,150
2002	10	82	80%	32,063
2001	7	36	81%	45,049
2000	21	112	81%	26,949
1999	26	176	83%	31,476
1998	47	292	75%	31,396
1997	73	435	77%	36,757
1996	55	273	75%	33,886
1995	31	136	71%	35,095
1994	24	104	71%	34,073
1993	21	109	79%	33,862
1992	23	104	71%	56,466
1991	28	173	79%	34,143
1990	19	105	72%	36,509
1989	14	37	78%	31,489
1988	17	71	75%	41,284
1987	6	9	89%	25,909
1986	4	15	87%	22,754
1985	2	9	89%	25,748
1984	1	3	67%	24,471

Suzuki Gsxr400 reliability FAQ

Across 442 Suzuki Gsxr400 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsxr400 MOT issues are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsxr400 in our data has covered around 34,858 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsxr400

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