MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf1200w

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsf1200w reliable?

Across 1 Suzuki Gsf1200w vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Gsf1200w?

The typical Suzuki Gsf1200w in our data has covered around 45,996 miles.

1 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed

73%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Suzuki Gsf1200w vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf1200w has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,996 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

2,421

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf1200w problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf1200w MOT tests:

Other71%
Seatbelts & equipment18%
Lamps & electrical18%
Steering7%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Brakes7%

Suzuki Gsf1200w pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
8	1	100%
9	1	100%
11	2	50%
12	1	100%
13	2	50%
14	1	100%
15	1	100%
16	2	50%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%
19	1	100%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Suzuki Gsf1200w MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf1200w MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
advise head race bearings loose (1 times)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)

Suzuki Gsf1200w pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1998	1	22	73%	45,996

Suzuki Gsf1200w reliability FAQ

Across 1 Suzuki Gsf1200w vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf1200w MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf1200w in our data has covered around 45,996 miles.

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