Skip to content

MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf bandit

28 vehicles · 353 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 28 Suzuki Gsf bandit vehicles and 353 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf bandit has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,464 miles.

28
Vehicles
353
MOT tests
1,263
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf bandit problem areas

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

  • Other75%
  • Brakes11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Steering5%
  • Lamps & electrical5%

Suzuki Gsf bandit pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
38100%
46100%
5683%
6786%
71283%
814100%
91788%
102286%
111974%
121688%
132080%
142479%
151782%
162564%
171567%
181771%
191191%
201580%

Fuel types: Petrol (27), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Gsf bandit MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (13 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (10 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
  6. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  11. Chain guard missing (5 times)
  12. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  13. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
  14. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
  15. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)

Suzuki Gsf bandit pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 2 16 88% 28,087
2008 1 12 100% 33,029
2007 2 35 89% 25,892
2005 2 28 93% 13,941
2000 1 11 82% —
1999 2 23 91% 19,931
1998 4 45 89% 36,843
1997 4 72 72% 47,891
1996 5 53 66% 36,605
1995 2 28 86% 31,954
1991 1 5 100% 37,129
1989 1 21 81% 42,233

Suzuki Gsf bandit reliability FAQ

Across 28 Suzuki Gsf bandit vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Suzuki Gsf bandit in our data has covered around 33,464 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsf bandit

See how the Suzuki Gsf bandit stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:

Gsf bandit vs Unknown Gsf bandit vs Swift Gsf bandit vs Vitara Gsf bandit vs Alto

Check a specific Suzuki Gsf bandit

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Suzuki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks