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Suzuki Gsf 650 sk5 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf 650 sk5
87%
MOT pass rate · 382 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsf 650 sk5 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gsf 650 sk5 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 28,241 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 382 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf 650 sk5

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 sk5 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gsf 650 sk5 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.