MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit reliable?

Across 16 Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

16 vehicles · 190 completed MOT tests analysed

92%

MOT pass rate

Based on 16 Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit vehicles and 190 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,857 miles.

Vehicles

190

MOT tests

1,226

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit MOT tests:

Other43%
Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
Seatbelts & equipment12%
Brakes12%
Identification & plates6%
Lamps & electrical6%
Steering6%
Body & structure5%

Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	15	100%
4	15	93%
5	15	93%
6	14	93%
7	14	93%
8	14	100%
9	15	93%
10	9	100%
11	10	90%
12	11	91%
13	13	77%
14	14	79%
15	11	82%
16	10	90%
17	6	100%
18	2	100%
19	2	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (16)

Most common Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (5 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (3 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)

Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2015	1	10	80%	4,876
2011	2	14	100%	19,334
2010	1	12	100%	1,904
2009	4	53	94%	24,332
2008	5	59	93%	19,855
2007	3	42	83%	19,886

Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit reliability FAQ

Across 16 Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf 1250 bandit in our data has covered around 18,857 miles.

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