MOT reliability
Suzuki Gsx katana
2 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Suzuki Gsx katana vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx katana has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 64,928 miles.
2
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
454
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gsx katana problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx katana MOT tests:
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Other117%
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Steering6%
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Brakes3%
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Visibility3%
Suzuki Gsx katana pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Suzuki Gsx katana MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx katana MOT tests:
- Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (3 times)
- Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- lots of cracking on sidewall of rear tyre (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
Suzuki Gsx katana pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 91,775 |
| 1998 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 38,081 |
Suzuki Gsx katana reliability FAQ
Across 2 Suzuki Gsx katana vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx katana MOT issues are:
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Suzuki Gsx katana in our data has covered around
64,928 miles.
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