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Suzuki Gsx 1200 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsx 1200
84%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsx 1200 (84%) 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 Gsx 1200 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 84% 84%
MOT failure rate 16% 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 4% 4%
Average mileage 33,684 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsx 1200

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  3. Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 Gsx 1200 (84%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsx 1200 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.