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Suzuki Gsx700es vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsx700es
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsx700es (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 Gsx700es Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 75% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 25% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 7% 4% ✓
Average mileage 37,040 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsx700es

  1. Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
  2. Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
  3. Direction indicator not working R/L (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced Stop lamp undersized. (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  5. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

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 Gsx700es (75%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsx700es 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.