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Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5
89%
MOT pass rate · 366 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 89% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 11% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 26,495 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 366 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  5. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 1400 k5 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 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.