MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 reliable?

Across 132 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

132 vehicles · 1,685 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 132 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 vehicles and 1,685 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,913 miles.

132

Vehicles

1,685

MOT tests

1,332

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 MOT tests:

Other60%
Brakes12%
Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
Lamps & electrical10%
Body & structure8%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Steering5%
Seatbelts & equipment4%

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	115	91%
4	113	91%
5	113	91%
6	117	88%
7	115	89%
8	106	89%
9	116	90%
10	100	88%
11	100	86%
12	89	91%
13	89	89%
14	81	88%
15	65	91%
16	71	85%
17	70	86%
18	61	92%
19	67	91%
20	61	84%

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

Most common Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (50 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (46 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (40 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (35 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (30 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (24 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (21 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (21 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (17 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (16 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (13 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (12 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (11 times)

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	121	1,676	89%	27,046

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 reliability FAQ

Across 132 Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5 in our data has covered around 26,913 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sz k5

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