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MOT reliability

Suzuki Katana750

2 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
55%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Suzuki Katana750 vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Katana750 has an overall 55% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,417 miles.

2
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
4,572
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Katana750 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Katana750 MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Steering18%
  • Brakes7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%

Suzuki Katana750 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12333%
131100%
15250%
16250%
1710%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Suzuki Katana750 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Katana750 MOT tests:

  1. Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  2. Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Front Upper Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  5. Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  8. Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
  10. Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  11. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  12. Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
  13. bar ends have sharp points (1 times)
  14. engine idol increasing slightly when bars held at full lock (1 times)
  15. rear suspension has very slight freeplay at a bush (1 times)

Suzuki Katana750 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1997 1 9 44% 47,572
1982 1 2 100% 39,263

Suzuki Katana750 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Suzuki Katana750 vehicles in our MOT data, 55% pass the MOT (a 45% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Katana750 MOT issues are: Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b); Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3); Nearside Front Upper Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l).

The typical Suzuki Katana750 in our data has covered around 43,417 miles.

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