MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 reliable?

Across 132 Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

132 vehicles · 778 completed MOT tests analysed

92%

MOT pass rate

Based on 132 Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 vehicles and 778 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,806 miles.

132

Vehicles

778

MOT tests

1,192

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 MOT tests:

Other57%
Brakes10%
Seatbelts & equipment10%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Body & structure9%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Lamps & electrical6%
Steering6%

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	3	67%
3	56	93%
4	62	90%
5	58	86%
6	43	91%
7	40	82%
8	29	93%
9	24	92%
10	28	96%
11	31	87%
12	31	94%
13	30	97%
14	30	97%
15	32	94%
16	33	88%
17	24	100%
18	28	82%
19	30	90%
20	24	92%

Fuel types: Petrol (120), Other (12)

Most common Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (20 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (16 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (13 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (6 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	1	17	100%	8,323
2004	14	114	92%	13,613
2003	49	487	90%	19,154
2002	7	83	94%	25,140

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 reliability FAQ

Across 132 Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 in our data has covered around 18,806 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3

See how the Suzuki Gsx 1400 k3 stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:

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