MOT Stats

Suzuki VS1400

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1987	5	100%	n/a
1988	2	50%	Binding brake.
1989	2	100%	n/a
1992	2	50%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
1993	2	50%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1994	6	83.33%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
1995	5	100%	n/a
1996	26	88.46%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
1997	17	76.47%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1998	16	75%	Horn not working.
1999	4	75%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
2000	4	75%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure.
2001	1	100%	n/a
2002	3	66.67%	Horn not working.
2003	4	100%	n/a
2004	7	42.86%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
2005	4	100%	n/a
2006	7	57.14%	Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative.
2007	3	66.67%	Binding brake.
2008	2	100%	n/a
2012	1	100%	n/a
2013	1	0%	Number plate does not conform to requirements.
2014	1	100%	n/a
2015	3	100%	n/a
2016	2	50%	Pillion seat insecure.
2017	3	100%	n/a
2018	4	100%	n/a
2019	1	100%	n/a
2020	1	100%	n/a
2021	1	100%	n/a

Tests: 140

Average Suzuki VS1400 pass rate: 80%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.	4.3.2(a)(iii)	Dangerous	14%
2	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.	4.3.1(a)(ii)	Major	11%
3	Number plate does not conform to requirements.	0.1(d)	Major	11%
4	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	11%
5	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	11%
6	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.	1.1.2(a)	Major	11%
7	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.	1.2.2(a)(i)	Major	11%
8	Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.	1.2.1(e)	Major	11%
9	Horn not working.	7.7(a)	Major	7%
10	Handlebar grip missing.	2.2.1(d)(i)	Major	4%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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