MOT reliability
Suzuki Rf400
50 vehicles · 285 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 50 Suzuki Rf400 vehicles and 285 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Rf400 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,279 miles.
50
Vehicles
285
MOT tests
1,692
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Rf400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Rf400 MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Steering10%
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Brakes8%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Body & structure1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Suzuki Rf400 pass rate by age
How the Suzuki Rf400's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 13 | 77% |
| 5 | 9 | 100% |
| 6 | 20 | 55% |
| 7 | 18 | 67% |
| 8 | 23 | 78% |
| 9 | 24 | 79% |
| 10 | 21 | 76% |
| 11 | 22 | 68% |
| 12 | 17 | 82% |
| 13 | 24 | 67% |
| 14 | 17 | 71% |
| 15 | 11 | 73% |
| 16 | 12 | 75% |
| 17 | 10 | 70% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (50)
Most common Suzuki Rf400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Rf400 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (24 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (7 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
Suzuki Rf400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 32,704 |
| 2003 | 3 | 21 | 67% | 38,291 |
| 2002 | 8 | 60 | 72% | 36,426 |
| 2001 | 5 | 46 | 87% | 25,049 |
| 2000 | 5 | 25 | 68% | 39,182 |
| 1999 | 4 | 13 | 77% | 39,444 |
| 1998 | 3 | 13 | 92% | 20,240 |
| 1997 | 9 | 48 | 65% | 28,517 |
| 1996 | 3 | 19 | 89% | 40,197 |
| 1995 | 3 | 19 | 68% | 55,353 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 44,750 |
| 1993 | 5 | 17 | 76% | 32,858 |
Suzuki Rf400 reliability FAQ
Across 50 Suzuki Rf400 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Rf400 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Suzuki Rf400 in our data has covered around
34,279 miles.
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