MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv reliable?

Across 126 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

126 vehicles · 498 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 126 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv vehicles and 498 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,931 miles.

126

Vehicles

498

MOT tests

1,295

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv problem areas

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

Other75%
Brakes13%
Lamps & electrical9%
Seatbelts & equipment9%
Steering6%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Body & structure4%

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
8	7	86%
9	22	100%
10	40	90%
11	44	84%
12	31	81%
13	27	78%
14	32	78%
15	29	79%
16	22	91%
17	26	77%
18	21	81%
19	17	88%
20	18	89%

Fuel types: Petrol (122), Other (4)

Most common Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv MOT faults

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (22 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (20 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (16 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (8 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (8 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (8 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (6 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1998	3	20	70%	27,039
1997	27	229	87%	37,853
1996	23	233	77%	30,269

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv reliability FAQ

Across 126 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv in our data has covered around 32,931 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sv

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