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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy

46 vehicles · 170 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 46 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy vehicles and 170 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,700 miles.

46
Vehicles
170
MOT tests
2,009
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy problem areas

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

  • Other68%
  • Brakes11%
  • Steering10%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
4367%
51275%
610100%
71275%
8989%
9888%
10786%
11989%
12888%
13683%
14475%
15580%
16786%
17771%
18786%
19978%
204100%

Fuel types: Petrol (42), Other (4)

Most common Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (5 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  7. Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  8. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
  9. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  11. All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (3 times)
  12. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  13. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  14. Alloy brake banjo fittings fitted, for race use only. (2 times)
  15. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 11 82% 14,967
2001 7 27 81% 20,821
2000 9 119 84% 23,904

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy reliability FAQ

Across 46 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf 1200 sy in our data has covered around 21,700 miles.

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