MOT reliability
Suzuki Sv 400
8 vehicles · 62 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Suzuki Sv 400 vehicles and 62 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 400 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,717 miles.
8
Vehicles
62
MOT tests
946
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Sv 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 400 MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering21%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Suzuki Sv 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Suzuki Sv 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 400 MOT tests:
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- front & rear tyre valves perishing (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Central All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Suzuki Sv 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 47,980 |
| 2005 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 24,744 |
| 2003 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 50,126 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 34,833 |
| 2000 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 34,789 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 28,424 |
Suzuki Sv 400 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Suzuki Sv 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 400 MOT issues are:
Horn not working (1.7.3a); Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3); front & rear tyre valves perishing.
The typical Suzuki Sv 400 in our data has covered around
38,717 miles.
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