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MOT reliability

Suzuki Katana 600

2 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Suzuki Katana 600 vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Katana 600 has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,846 miles.

2
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
689
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Katana 600 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Katana 600 MOT tests:

  • Other67%
  • Steering22%
  • Brakes11%
  • Body & structure6%

Suzuki Katana 600 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
9333%
121100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Suzuki Katana 600 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Katana 600 MOT tests:

  1. Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) (2 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  3. Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (1 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
  6. Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3) (1 times)
  7. Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g) (1 times)
  8. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  9. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  10. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Rear suspension bush has slight free play Rear shock absorber lower bush. (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  12. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
  13. Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  14. Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  15. Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)

Suzuki Katana 600 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 1 3 33% 69,852
1994 1 5 60% 29,841

Suzuki Katana 600 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Suzuki Katana 600 vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Katana 600 MOT issues are: Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c).

The typical Suzuki Katana 600 in our data has covered around 49,846 miles.

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