MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 reliable?

Across 366 Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

366 vehicles · 4,733 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 366 Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 vehicles and 4,733 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,495 miles.

366

Vehicles

4,733

MOT tests

1,381

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 MOT tests:

Other56%
Brakes15%
Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
Seatbelts & equipment9%
Lamps & electrical8%
Steering7%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Body & structure4%

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	329	88%
4	310	90%
5	298	89%
6	305	86%
7	298	89%
8	296	88%
9	280	88%
10	256	88%
11	260	89%
12	260	89%
13	240	90%
14	236	86%
15	213	90%
16	220	89%
17	222	91%
18	227	89%
19	203	88%
20	160	91%

Fuel types: Petrol (358), Other (8)

Most common Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (161 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (148 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (138 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (96 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (91 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (68 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (61 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (58 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (58 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (53 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (44 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (37 times)
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (31 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (30 times)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (27 times)

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	1	10	100%	5,076
2007	18	239	87%	17,587
2006	119	1,632	89%	26,273
2005	185	2,789	88%	27,971

Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 reliability FAQ

Across 366 Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx 1400 k5 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 Gsx 1400 k5 in our data has covered around 26,495 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	329	88%
4	310	90%
5	298	89%
6	305	86%
7	298	89%
8	296	88%
9	280	88%
10	256	88%
11	260	89%
12	260	89%
13	240	90%
14	236	86%
15	213	90%
16	220	89%
17	222	91%
18	227	89%
19	203	88%
20	160	91%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	329	88%
4	310	90%
5	298	89%
6	305	86%
7	298	89%
8	296	88%
9	280	88%
10	256	88%
11	260	89%
12	260	89%
13	240	90%
14	236	86%
15	213	90%
16	220	89%
17	222	91%
18	227	89%
19	203	88%
20	160	91%