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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit

35 vehicles · 452 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 35 Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit vehicles and 452 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,664 miles.

35
Vehicles
452
MOT tests
1,779
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Seatbelts & equipment13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Steering6%
  • Brakes6%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Body & structure2%

Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
34100%
45100%
56100%
69100%
71782%
82186%
92688%
103281%
112986%
122588%
132681%
142871%
153087%
162488%
172291%
182580%
191883%
201694%

Fuel types: Petrol (34), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (24 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
  5. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (8 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  8. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
  9. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
  10. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)
  12. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  13. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
  15. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)

Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 1 11 91% 3,268
2005 1 19 89% 16,677
2004 1 16 100% 8,008
2003 2 24 92% 16,493
2002 1 21 81% 24,985
2001 1 4 75% 137,213
2000 4 58 84% 31,669
1999 3 34 82% 26,241
1998 6 95 84% 31,497
1997 5 64 89% 35,504
1996 8 91 88% 44,081
1989 1 8 88% —

Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit reliability FAQ

Across 35 Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf1200 bandit in our data has covered around 34,664 miles.

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