MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf 650

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsf 650 reliable?

Across 45 Suzuki Gsf 650 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Gsf 650?

The typical Suzuki Gsf 650 in our data has covered around 25,508 miles.

45 vehicles · 560 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 45 Suzuki Gsf 650 vehicles and 560 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf 650 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,508 miles.

Vehicles

560

MOT tests

1,685

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf 650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf 650 MOT tests:

Other60%
Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
Brakes13%
Body & structure12%
Lamps & electrical7%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Steering1%

Suzuki Gsf 650 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsf 650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	50%
2	3	67%
3	40	88%
4	43	86%
5	39	92%
6	48	83%
7	36	89%
8	42	83%
9	39	92%
10	43	86%
11	37	81%
12	36	78%
13	29	90%
14	23	87%
15	23	78%
16	19	100%
17	20	80%
18	17	76%
19	10	80%
20	9	78%

Fuel types: Petrol (45)

Most common Suzuki Gsf 650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf 650 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (27 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (24 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (17 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (7 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)

Suzuki Gsf 650 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2015	1	11	73%	13,111
2011	1	13	100%	27,994
2010	1	7	86%	38,551
2009	7	71	87%	15,900
2008	7	81	88%	26,507
2007	12	145	84%	16,390
2006	6	102	85%	39,148

Suzuki Gsf 650 reliability FAQ

Across 45 Suzuki Gsf 650 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf 650 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf 650 in our data has covered around 25,508 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsf 650

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