Suzuki Gsxr 400 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Gsxr 400 car check
Is the Suzuki Gsxr 400 reliable? We analysed 777 real MOT tests across 122 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Gsxr 400 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Gsxr 400.
Suzuki Gsxr 400 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Gsxr 400. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Gsxr 400 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Gsxr 400 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Gsxr 400 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Gsxr 400 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Gsxr 400 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Gsxr 400 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Gsxr 400 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Gsxr 400 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 58 | 70.7% | 24,322 | 28,123 | 36,634 |
| 1999 | 69 | 66.7% | 26,470 | 29,329 | 33,313 |
| 1998 | 123 | 85.4% | 24,421 | 30,776 | 42,855 |
| 1997 | 75 | 78.7% | 23,823 | 39,780 | 44,133 |
| 1996 | 93 | 79.6% | 30,156 | 35,268 | 40,940 |
| 1995 | 70 | 78.6% | 2,422 | 27,860 | 44,460 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Gsxr 400 Last?
Based on 122 Suzuki Gsxr 400 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Gsxr 400 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Gsxr 400 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Gsxr 400
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.4% MOT pass rate from 123 tests
66.7% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Gsxr 400 is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.4% across 123 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Gsxr 400 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Gsxr 400 THIS CAR | 75.8% | 777 | 31,780 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Kia Niro 3 PHEV S-a | 93% | 784 | 30,130 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Gsxr 400 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Gsxr 400Should you buy a used Suzuki Gsxr 400?
The Suzuki Gsxr 400 has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.8% across 777 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Gsxr 400 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (21 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (19), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (18). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Suzuki Gsxr 400 owner drives around 730 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Suzuki Gsxr 400 models stay on UK roads for around 31 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.