MOT reliability
Suzuki Vz400
6 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Suzuki Vz400 vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vz400 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,925 miles.
6
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
2,473
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Vz400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vz400 MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Steering15%
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Brakes12%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Suzuki Vz400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Suzuki Vz400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vz400 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- FINAL DRIVE CHAIN NEEDS LUBRICATION (1 times)
- Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a) (1 times)
Suzuki Vz400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 23,974 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 47,704 |
| 1997 | 3 | 26 | 85% | 10,734 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 21,671 |
Suzuki Vz400 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Suzuki Vz400 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vz400 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Suzuki Vz400 in our data has covered around
20,925 miles.
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