BIKERELIABILITY
MOT DATA · GREAT BRITAIN · 2005–2025
League table/ SUZUKI/GSXR400R
Model report · 2005–2025

SUZUKI GSXR400R

399cc Petrol Class 2
72.5%
first-time pass rate
17.6%
failed outright
25,600
median miles at test
51
MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a GSXR400R

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
lighting and signalling
10 45.5
brakes
9 40.9
drive system
1 4.5
fuel and exhaust
1 4.5
steering and suspension
1 4.5

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the GSXR400R beats 0 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA CBR400).

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GSXR400R.