Head-to-head · 2005–2025
KTM Freeride vs Suzuki DR-Z400S
The Suzuki DR-Z400S passes its MOT first time more often than the KTM Freeride — 80.4% vs 79.8%, a 0.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | KTM Freeride | Suzuki DR-Z400S |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 79.8% | 80.4% |
| Outright fail rate | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| Median miles at test | 1,732 | 6,940 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,387 | 26,773 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.