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Suzuki Gv1200 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gv1200
73%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gv1200 (73%) 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 Gv1200 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 73% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 27% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 17% 4% ✓
Average mileage 34,884 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Gv1200

  1. All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  2. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Rear tyre old by date and low tread
  5. front engine bolt tight but not locking nut
  6. indicators loose

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 Gv1200 (73%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gv1200 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.