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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit

18 vehicles · 213 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 18 Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit vehicles and 213 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,595 miles.

18
Vehicles
213
MOT tests
1,978
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit MOT tests:

  • Other66%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Steering3%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
314100%
42085%
51979%
61587%
71889%
81883%
91593%
101984%
111688%
121486%
13888%
141283%
151385%
166100%
174100%
182100%

Fuel types: Petrol (18)

Most common Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  10. Drive chain has some stiff links (2 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  13. Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  14. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)

Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 1 9 100% 4,832
2011 1 8 88% 24,508
2010 8 90 92% 27,471
2009 3 43 81% 22,178
2008 3 29 79% 30,960
2007 2 34 85% 26,097

Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit reliability FAQ

Across 18 Suzuki Gsf1250 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 Gsf1250 bandit MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf1250 bandit in our data has covered around 25,595 miles.

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