MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 reliable?

Across 136 Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

136 vehicles · 658 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 136 Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 vehicles and 658 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,958 miles.

136

Vehicles

658

MOT tests

1,337

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 MOT tests:

Other72%
Brakes11%
Seatbelts & equipment9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Lamps & electrical7%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Body & structure4%
Steering3%

Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	10	80%
4	22	100%
5	37	92%
6	59	88%
7	48	81%
8	46	87%
9	36	89%
10	34	85%
11	26	96%
12	29	93%
13	29	97%
14	29	86%
15	29	93%
16	31	77%
17	24	92%
18	22	91%
19	21	90%
20	19	84%

Fuel types: Petrol (131), Other (4), Diesel (1)

Most common Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (21 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (20 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (7 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (5 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (5 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)

Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	1	11	100%	14,291
2003	6	80	90%	20,730
2002	16	175	89%	22,474
2001	23	206	87%	20,206
2000	12	127	88%	27,937
1999	1	11	91%	38,093
1998	1	9	78%	20,121

Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 reliability FAQ

Across 136 Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1 in our data has covered around 23,958 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsf 1200 k1

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