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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sp 400

5 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Suzuki Sp 400 vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sp 400 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,360 miles.

5
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
189
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sp 400 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sp 400 MOT tests:

  • Other80%
  • Steering22%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Brakes5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Lamps & electrical5%

Suzuki Sp 400 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Suzuki Sp 400 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sp 400 MOT tests:

  1. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (8 times)
  2. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  4. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  5. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  7. Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  8. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  9. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
  10. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  12. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  13. Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  14. Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  15. Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)

Suzuki Sp 400 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 6 50% 35,448
1981 1 5 80% 27,472
1980 3 21 90% 11,261

Suzuki Sp 400 reliability FAQ

Across 5 Suzuki Sp 400 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sp 400 MOT issues are: Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).

The typical Suzuki Sp 400 in our data has covered around 21,360 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sp 400

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