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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8

374 vehicles · 3,231 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 374 Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 vehicles and 3,231 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,229 miles.

374
Vehicles
3,231
MOT tests
1,878
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 MOT tests:

  • Other53%
  • Brakes22%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Steering3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2667%
325690%
425888%
525587%
625385%
723987%
823586%
924083%
1023882%
1119786%
1216786%
1318984%
1415687%
1517386%
1614987%
1710488%
184080%

Fuel types: Petrol (366), Other (8)

Most common Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (106 times)
  2. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (77 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (73 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (70 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (65 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (63 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (54 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (46 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (38 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (34 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (34 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (33 times)
  13. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (33 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (33 times)
  15. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (29 times)

Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 13 100% 26,341
2010 9 107 89% 31,292
2009 105 1,331 85% 30,129
2008 145 1,651 86% 25,828
2007 5 53 92% 24,492

Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 reliability FAQ

Across 374 Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsf650 sa k8 in our data has covered around 27,229 miles.

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