Suzuki Vs1400
MotorcycleFrom 225 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 1 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vs1400s tested had between 11,130 and 25,583 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,394 median miles, the Vs1400 has 0.051 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Vs1400 MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Vs1400 has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 225 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Vs1400?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Vs1400 is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Vs1400 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Vs1400 is 19,394 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,130 and 25,583 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.