MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf1200y

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsf1200y reliable?

Across 110 Suzuki Gsf1200y vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Gsf1200y?

The typical Suzuki Gsf1200y in our data has covered around 27,020 miles.

110 vehicles · 401 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 110 Suzuki Gsf1200y vehicles and 401 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf1200y has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,020 miles.

110

Vehicles

401

MOT tests

1,406

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf1200y problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf1200y MOT tests:

Other72%
Steering12%
Brakes8%
Seatbelts & equipment8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Lamps & electrical7%
Body & structure6%
Emissions & nuisance3%

Suzuki Gsf1200y pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsf1200y's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	2	100%
5	15	80%
6	28	86%
7	32	81%
8	32	78%
9	24	83%
10	16	75%
11	24	71%
12	19	74%
13	19	79%
14	20	75%
15	17	88%
16	19	84%
17	15	73%
18	12	83%
19	10	90%
20	11	82%

Fuel types: Petrol (108), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Gsf1200y MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf1200y MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (19 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (6 times)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (6 times)
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (5 times)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (5 times)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (4 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)

Suzuki Gsf1200y pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2002	2	19	74%	—
2001	8	48	79%	27,040
2000	28	268	82%	24,344
1999	3	50	78%	28,161

Suzuki Gsf1200y reliability FAQ

Across 110 Suzuki Gsf1200y vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf1200y MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf1200y in our data has covered around 27,020 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsf1200y

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