MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf 1200 w

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 w reliable?

Across 290 Suzuki Gsf 1200 w vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

290 vehicles · 976 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 290 Suzuki Gsf 1200 w vehicles and 976 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf 1200 w has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,849 miles.

290

Vehicles

976

MOT tests

1,416

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf 1200 w problem areas

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

Other68%
Seatbelts & equipment11%
Brakes10%
Lamps & electrical7%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Steering6%
Body & structure5%
Emissions & nuisance5%

Suzuki Gsf 1200 w pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	2	50%
5	1	100%
6	4	100%
7	26	81%
8	65	89%
9	77	79%
10	82	87%
11	58	88%
12	60	82%
13	47	81%
14	45	84%
15	38	92%
16	39	90%
17	39	85%
18	38	84%
19	43	84%
20	32	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (278), Other (10), Diesel (2)

Most common Suzuki Gsf 1200 w MOT faults

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (53 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (32 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (29 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (26 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (16 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (15 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (11 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (9 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)

Suzuki Gsf 1200 w pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	1	12	67%	9,698
2001	1	6	100%	13,303
1999	12	115	84%	23,019
1998	59	502	87%	28,450
1997	28	278	82%	26,822

Suzuki Gsf 1200 w reliability FAQ

Across 290 Suzuki Gsf 1200 w vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Suzuki Gsf 1200 w in our data has covered around 26,849 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsf 1200 w

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