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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx 650

39 vehicles · 407 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 39 Suzuki Gsx 650 vehicles and 407 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx 650 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,946 miles.

39
Vehicles
407
MOT tests
1,664
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx 650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx 650 MOT tests:

  • Other63%
  • Brakes15%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Steering3%

Suzuki Gsx 650 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx 650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
34092%
43497%
54183%
63692%
73391%
83093%
93388%
102488%
113080%
122588%
1323100%
141984%
151587%
169100%
17888%
182100%

Fuel types: Petrol (39)

Most common Suzuki Gsx 650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx 650 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  10. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  11. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  13. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  14. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)

Suzuki Gsx 650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 2 28 93% 21,587
2011 4 30 97% 24,554
2010 10 101 87% 24,924
2009 13 134 90% 17,596
2008 9 109 90% 21,878
1981 1 5 60% 39,590

Suzuki Gsx 650 reliability FAQ

Across 39 Suzuki Gsx 650 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 650 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Suzuki Gsx 650 in our data has covered around 21,946 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsx 650

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