MOT reliability
Suzuki Sv400
23 vehicles · 171 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Suzuki Sv400 vehicles and 171 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv400 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,656 miles.
23
Vehicles
171
MOT tests
2,067
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Sv400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv400 MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Seatbelts & equipment14%
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Brakes11%
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Steering9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Body & structure4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Identification & plates1%
Suzuki Sv400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 75% |
| 4 | 11 | 82% |
| 5 | 12 | 92% |
| 6 | 11 | 91% |
| 7 | 15 | 80% |
| 8 | 16 | 100% |
| 9 | 19 | 79% |
| 10 | 7 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 11 | 82% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 9 | 78% |
| 15 | 8 | 88% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23)
Most common Suzuki Sv400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv400 MOT tests:
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (2 times)
- front brake lever does not operate stop lamp (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
Suzuki Sv400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 37,966 |
| 2003 | 6 | 48 | 90% | 20,866 |
| 2002 | 3 | 27 | 85% | 31,948 |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 | 100% | 20,337 |
| 2000 | 6 | 38 | 84% | 39,797 |
| 1999 | 2 | 21 | 86% | 14,850 |
| 1998 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 18,868 |
Suzuki Sv400 reliability FAQ
Across 23 Suzuki Sv400 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv400 MOT issues are:
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Suzuki Sv400 in our data has covered around
26,656 miles.
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