MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 reliable?

Across 892 Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

892 vehicles · 8,445 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 892 Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 vehicles and 8,445 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,245 miles.

892

Vehicles

8,445

MOT tests

1,921

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 MOT tests:

Other57%
Brakes15%
Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
Body & structure8%
Lamps & electrical8%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Steering2%

Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	14	93%
3	718	91%
4	735	90%
5	711	89%
6	661	90%
7	651	89%
8	637	90%
9	580	89%
10	552	88%
11	492	88%
12	429	90%
13	445	88%
14	449	88%
15	402	90%
16	418	85%
17	335	86%
18	140	86%
19	2	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (876), Other (16)

Most common Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (305 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (229 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (176 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (164 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (162 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (156 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (153 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (132 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (116 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (83 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (82 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (73 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (72 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (71 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (63 times)

Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2013	1	10	100%	16,467
2010	10	120	86%	29,827
2009	197	2,124	89%	23,078
2008	516	5,832	89%	26,015
2007	23	286	87%	31,287

Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 reliability FAQ

Across 892 Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 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)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 in our data has covered around 25,245 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8

See how the Suzuki Gsx 650 fk8 stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:

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