MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx1300bk

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsx1300bk reliable?

Across 19 Suzuki Gsx1300bk vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

19 vehicles · 215 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 19 Suzuki Gsx1300bk vehicles and 215 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx1300bk has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,396 miles.

Vehicles

215

MOT tests

885

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx1300bk problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx1300bk MOT tests:

Other45%
Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
Seatbelts & equipment18%
Lamps & electrical12%
Emissions & nuisance11%
Brakes8%
Identification & plates6%
Steering2%

Suzuki Gsx1300bk pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	21	86%
4	18	94%
5	18	94%
6	20	90%
7	14	93%
8	14	100%
9	17	82%
10	14	100%
11	13	92%
12	10	90%
13	13	92%
14	13	92%
15	12	83%
16	12	75%
17	5	100%
18	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (19)

Most common Suzuki Gsx1300bk MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx1300bk MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (13 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (4 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring to rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
One of two number plate lights not working (2 times)
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play to swing arm/shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre getting close to limit 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)

Suzuki Gsx1300bk pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	2	14	93%	3,430
2010	4	41	98%	13,012
2009	10	128	89%	21,188
2007	3	32	88%	13,577

Suzuki Gsx1300bk reliability FAQ

Across 19 Suzuki Gsx1300bk vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx1300bk MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsx1300bk in our data has covered around 16,396 miles.

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