Suzuki LTZ400 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki LTZ400 car check
Is the Suzuki LTZ400 reliable? We analysed 1,445 real MOT tests across 166 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki LTZ400 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, registration plate missing and direction indicator not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki LTZ400.
Suzuki LTZ400 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki LTZ400. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki LTZ400 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki LTZ400 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki LTZ400 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki LTZ400 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki LTZ400 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki LTZ400 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki LTZ400 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki LTZ400 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki LTZ400 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki LTZ400 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 102 | 84.3% | 1,133 | 2,036 | 5,318 |
| 2007 | 310 | 85.2% | 1,203 | 2,500 | 3,391 |
| 2006 | 360 | 85.3% | 2,120 | 4,728 | 9,600 |
| 2005 | 324 | 84.3% | 1,021 | 3,528 | 8,306 |
| 2004 | 200 | 84.0% | 306 | 1,839 | 5,383 |
| 2003 | 90 | 84.4% | 1,369 | 3,985 | 7,560 |
How Long Does a Suzuki LTZ400 Last?
Based on 166 Suzuki LTZ400 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki LTZ400 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki LTZ400 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 LTZ400
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.3% MOT pass rate from 360 tests
84.0% MOT pass rate from 200 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki LTZ400 is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.3% across 360 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki LTZ400 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki LTZ400 THIS CAR | 84.9% | 1,445 | 2,988 mi | 23 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 |
| Ducati Hypermotard 950 Sp | 89.6% | 944 | 4,288 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki LTZ400 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki LTZ400Should you buy a used Suzuki LTZ400?
The Suzuki LTZ400 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% across 1,445 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 LTZ400 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (28 recorded failures), registration plate missing (25), and direction indicator not working (24). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki LTZ400 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Suzuki LTZ400 owner drives around 351 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 LTZ400 models stay on UK roads for around 23 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.