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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vs1400

441 vehicles · 4,259 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 441 Suzuki Vs1400 vehicles and 4,259 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vs1400 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,112 miles.

441
Vehicles
4,259
MOT tests
864
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vs1400 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vs1400 MOT tests:

  • Other63%
  • Brakes12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Steering6%
  • Body & structure2%

Suzuki Vs1400 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vs1400's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1683%
27100%
34879%
45686%
55391%
66885%
78091%
812084%
914986%
1019985%
1121987%
1221087%
1321786%
1420885%
1522584%
1618684%
1721784%
1819186%
1921485%
2018785%

Fuel types: Petrol (439), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Vs1400 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vs1400 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (275 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (170 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (89 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (82 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (48 times)
  6. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (33 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (32 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (30 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (27 times)
  11. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (26 times)
  12. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (23 times)
  13. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (23 times)
  14. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (23 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)

Suzuki Vs1400 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 9 78% 30,448
2016 1 8 100% 13,207
2015 1 7 100% 25,008
2009 1 2 100% 283
2008 8 68 88% 21,701
2007 5 52 88% 20,492
2006 22 225 87% 17,084
2005 9 92 88% 13,380
2004 15 171 84% 19,168
2003 9 84 80% 12,868
2002 6 66 86% 22,183
2001 8 62 90% 23,132
2000 14 155 89% 16,274
1999 20 218 86% 26,510
1998 55 581 85% 22,176
1997 42 485 85% 26,995
1996 62 744 84% 31,353
1995 32 281 88% 19,909
1994 39 273 85% 23,435
1993 15 115 83% 27,820
1992 8 67 90% 40,364
1991 9 45 84% 24,363
1990 2 13 92% 20,260
1989 7 104 85% 38,232
1988 15 98 81% 29,914
1987 30 214 86% 25,165
1986 2 4 100% 33,275
1978 1 11 100% 301,420

Suzuki Vs1400 reliability FAQ

Across 441 Suzuki Vs1400 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vs1400 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Vs1400 in our data has covered around 25,112 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Vs1400

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