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Suzuki Gsxs 1000 s katana vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsxs 1000 s katana
93%
MOT pass rate · 317 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 s katana is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gsxs 1000 s katana Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 93% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 7% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 6% 4% ✓
Average mileage 6,748 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 317 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsxs 1000 s katana

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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 Gsxs 1000 s katana is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gsxs 1000 s katana 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.