Suzuki Gsx 550 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gsx 550
75%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsx 550 (75%) 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 550 | Suzuki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 31,073 mi | 20,498 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 512,746 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gsx 550
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- slight play in rear suspension linkage
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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 Gsx 550 (75%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gsx 550 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.