MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf 1200 x

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 x reliable?

Across 271 Suzuki Gsf 1200 x vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

271 vehicles · 912 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 271 Suzuki Gsf 1200 x vehicles and 912 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf 1200 x has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,507 miles.

271

Vehicles

912

MOT tests

1,650

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf 1200 x problem areas

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

Other60%
Seatbelts & equipment12%
Brakes9%
Steering9%
Emissions & nuisance9%
Lamps & electrical8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Body & structure3%

Suzuki Gsf 1200 x pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	5	100%
5	8	100%
6	22	91%
7	65	82%
8	79	89%
9	66	91%
10	55	85%
11	45	89%
12	44	86%
13	39	87%
14	43	86%
15	36	92%
16	39	85%
17	38	87%
18	40	80%
19	32	91%
20	37	86%

Fuel types: Petrol (257), Other (14)

Most common Suzuki Gsf 1200 x MOT faults

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (42 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (40 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (29 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (12 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (8 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (7 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (7 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (7 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (6 times)

Suzuki Gsf 1200 x pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2002	3	40	95%	25,411
2001	6	83	93%	21,292
2000	7	60	88%	14,150
1999	57	465	86%	27,768
1998	21	189	89%	31,222
1996	1	12	83%	42,148

Suzuki Gsf 1200 x reliability FAQ

Across 271 Suzuki Gsf 1200 x vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Suzuki Gsf 1200 x in our data has covered around 27,507 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsf 1200 x

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