MOT reliability
Suzuki 1200s
4 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Suzuki 1200s vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki 1200s has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,322 miles.
4
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
1,868
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki 1200s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki 1200s MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Brakes10%
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Body & structure5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Steering2%
Suzuki 1200s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 0% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Suzuki 1200s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki 1200s MOT tests:
- alloy brake fittings fitted (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- alloy fittings on brake lines (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- rear drivechain very dry (2 times)
- Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- alloy brake fittings (1 times)
- Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. bracket has movement. (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
Suzuki 1200s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 68% | 52,900 |
| 2000 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 63,553 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 39,019 |
| 1996 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 65,819 |
Suzuki 1200s reliability FAQ
Across 4 Suzuki 1200s vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki 1200s MOT issues are:
alloy brake fittings fitted; Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki 1200s in our data has covered around
55,322 miles.
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