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Suzuki Gs125 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Gs125
72%
MOT pass rate · 848 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gs125 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 72% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 28% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.4 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 28,791 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 848 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Gs125

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  4. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  6. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Suzuki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gs125 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.