Suzuki DR-Z400S MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.9 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki DR-Z400S tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play15.8%

   12 occurrences

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake10.5%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.2%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear9.2%

   7 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.2%

   7 occurrences

6. 6.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released7.9%

   6 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.9%

   6 occurrences

8. 8.A lamp missing or inoperative6.6%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.A footrest missing or insecure5.3%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements5.3%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar5.3%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.A wheel bearing excessively rough5.3%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki DR-Z400S tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.6%

   44 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.1%

   32 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.2%

   25 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.8%

   22 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.7%

   21 tests

6. 6.Chain guard missing2.4%

   19 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play2.4%

   19 tests

8. 8.Number plate inscription missing or illegible2.2%

   17 tests

What gets tested

The DR-Z400S fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

12,889

Test classes

class 2: 787

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki DR-Z400S?

83.6% unadjusted, from 787 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki DR-Z400S fail its MOT on?

"A wheel bearing with excessive play" is recorded in 15.8% of failed Suzuki DR-Z400S tests, followed by "Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" (10.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki DR-Z400S usually have at its MOT?

12,889 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.