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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw

152 vehicles · 609 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 152 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw vehicles and 609 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,383 miles.

152
Vehicles
609
MOT tests
2,852
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw problem areas

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

  • Other61%
  • Brakes11%
  • Steering9%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Body & structure3%

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
62100%
7989%
83979%
94582%
104384%
113194%
122688%
132979%
142584%
152677%
162291%
172882%
183087%
193376%
202893%

Fuel types: Petrol (146), Other (6)

Most common Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (24 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (21 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (18 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (17 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
  8. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (12 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (9 times)
  11. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (9 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  13. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
  14. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  15. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 2 23 87% 27,566
1999 4 48 79% 65,854
1998 35 336 85% 37,365
1997 18 178 80% 38,800

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw reliability FAQ

Across 152 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw in our data has covered around 37,383 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sw

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