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Suzuki Gsf 650 bandit vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf 650 bandit
79%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsf 650 bandit (79%) 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 Gsf 650 bandit Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 79% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 21% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.3 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 18,692 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf 650 bandit

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 Gsf 650 bandit (79%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsf 650 bandit 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.