MOT reliability
Suzuki Katana r
7 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Suzuki Katana r vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Katana r has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,168 miles.
7
Vehicles
43
MOT tests
1,096
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Katana r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Katana r MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering22%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Suzuki Katana r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Suzuki Katana r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Katana r MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front tyre cracked (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- centre stand does not hold machine stable in upright position (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front tyre perished (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearly on limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) (1 times)
Suzuki Katana r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 15,653 |
| 2006 | 2 | 24 | 67% | 11,957 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,502 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 14,676 |
| 1998 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 11,216 |
Suzuki Katana r reliability FAQ
Across 7 Suzuki Katana r vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Katana r MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Suzuki Katana r in our data has covered around
12,168 miles.
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