Suzuki Gsf1200sw vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gsf1200sw
79%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsf1200sw (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 Gsf1200sw | Suzuki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 21% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 72,199 mi | 20,498 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 512,746 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gsf1200sw
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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 Gsf1200sw (79%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gsf1200sw 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.