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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1

42 vehicles · 370 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 42 Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 vehicles and 370 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,474 miles.

42
Vehicles
370
MOT tests
1,851
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 MOT tests:

  • Other42%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
  • Brakes19%
  • Body & structure10%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Steering4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
33889%
44486%
53689%
63995%
73394%
83181%
92986%
102889%
112195%
122793%
132195%
141493%
15888%

Fuel types: Petrol (42)

Most common Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (8 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
  8. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  9. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
  10. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
  12. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  13. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  15. Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)

Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 1 10 100% 18,613
2012 19 168 90% 16,151
2011 20 192 89% 24,673

Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 reliability FAQ

Across 42 Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1 in our data has covered around 20,474 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsx 650 fl1

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