MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 reliable?

Across 115 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

115 vehicles · 548 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 115 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 vehicles and 548 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,225 miles.

115

Vehicles

548

MOT tests

3,998

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 MOT tests:

Other73%
Brakes9%
Lamps & electrical9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Seatbelts & equipment6%
Body & structure5%
Steering4%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	4	100%
5	34	97%
6	41	93%
7	41	80%
8	36	78%
9	22	91%
10	22	86%
11	24	71%
12	19	95%
13	22	82%
14	17	88%
15	22	86%
16	17	88%
17	17	88%
18	22	77%
19	13	85%
20	16	81%

Fuel types: Petrol (103), Other (12)

Most common Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (15 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (10 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (8 times)
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a)) (6 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (5 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (4 times)
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	1	7	86%	11,127
2002	1	20	85%	22,865
2001	33	308	87%	27,057
2000	14	117	80%	26,171

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 reliability FAQ

Across 115 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk1 in our data has covered around 29,225 miles.

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