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MOT reliability

Suzuki Katana 1100

7 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Suzuki Katana 1100 vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Katana 1100 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,220 miles.

7
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
249
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
17%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Katana 1100 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Katana 1100 MOT tests:

  • Other58%
  • Brakes33%
  • Steering17%

Suzuki Katana 1100 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
22100%
4367%
61100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
101100%
112100%
121100%
141100%
161100%
182100%
19250%

Fuel types: Petrol (7)

Most common Suzuki Katana 1100 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Katana 1100 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  2. Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  3. Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) (1 times)
  4. Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  6. Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) (1 times)
  7. Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  12. Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
  13. Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d) (1 times)

Suzuki Katana 1100 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 1 1 100% 35,295
2015 2 12 92% 14,819
1999 1 4 100% 64,121
1998 1 9 89% 16,025
1995 1 1 100% 33,317
1982 1 6 100% 26,145

Suzuki Katana 1100 reliability FAQ

Across 7 Suzuki Katana 1100 vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Katana 1100 MOT issues are: Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)); Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)); Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)).

The typical Suzuki Katana 1100 in our data has covered around 29,220 miles.

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