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Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit n vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit n
68%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit n (68%) 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 Gsf1200 bandit n Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 68% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 32% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 24,720 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit n

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  3. Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
  4. Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
  5. Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  6. Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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 Gsf1200 bandit n (68%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit n 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.