MOT reliability
Suzuki Vs400
18 vehicles · 141 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Suzuki Vs400 vehicles and 141 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vs400 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,517 miles.
18
Vehicles
141
MOT tests
709
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Vs400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vs400 MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Steering19%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Brakes2%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Suzuki Vs400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 10 | 70% |
| 16 | 10 | 80% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Suzuki Vs400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vs400 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (5 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- front tyre slightly perished on both walls (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
Suzuki Vs400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 25,429 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 40,394 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 43,788 |
| 2001 | 2 | 17 | 76% | 22,131 |
| 1998 | 3 | 28 | 86% | 19,512 |
| 1997 | 4 | 28 | 86% | 16,034 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 10,452 |
| 1995 | 2 | 16 | 75% | 31,333 |
| 1994 | 3 | 32 | 78% | 24,551 |
Suzuki Vs400 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Suzuki Vs400 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vs400 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki Vs400 in our data has covered around
23,517 miles.
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