Suzuki Gs 450 l vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs 450 l
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 450 l (75%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Gs 450 l | Suzuki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 28,954 mi | 20,498 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 512,746 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs 450 l
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
- Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Suzuki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Chain guard missing
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 450 l (75%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs 450 l report Full Suzuki Unknown report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.