Suzuki GSX400
Real ownership data from 705 UK GSX400 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX400 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.3% |
| Brakes | major | 8.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.4% |
| Other | fail | 3.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
GSX400 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 13,371 mi | 576 | 72.41% |
| 2002 | 15 | 25,519 mi | 2,730 | 78.41% |
| 2001 | 20 | 23,576 mi | 179 | 72.73% |
| 2000 | 22 | 26,841 mi | 2,005 | 73.6% |
| 1999 | 29 | 19,479 mi | 643 | 72.31% |
| 1998 | 51 | 22,097 mi | 1,108 | 80.66% |
| 1997 | 55 | 24,391 mi | 1,049 | 71.6% |
| 1996 | 38 | 24,491 mi | 1,870 | 71.11% |
| 1995 | 20 | 19,576 mi | 318 | 75.9% |
| 1994 | 32 | 27,283 mi | 610 | 73.64% |
| 1993 | 29 | 20,770 mi | 1,438 | 61.9% |
| 1992 | 26 | 23,492 mi | 679 | 73.17% |
| 1991 | 21 | 28,266 mi | 1,719 | 67.07% |
| 1990 | 22 | 22,592 mi | 1,228 | 66.67% |
| 1989 | 16 | 19,605 mi | 167 | 73.68% |
| 1988 | 19 | 28,497 mi | 695 | 58.21% |
| 1987 | 8 | 37,611 mi | 3,814 | 66.67% |
| 1986 | 8 | 45,237 mi | 458 | 77.78% |
| 1985 | 20 | 29,416 mi | 564 | 72.46% |
| 1984 | 61 | 33,324 mi | 400 | 77.29% |
GSX400 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX400?
Across 705 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX400?
The median Suzuki GSX400 in the UK has covered 26,702 miles, and typically rides about 491 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,958 and 38,380 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX400 reliable?
74.02% of Suzuki GSX400 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.3 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 705 Suzuki GSX400 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.