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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx650

154 vehicles · 1,637 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 154 Suzuki Gsx650 vehicles and 1,637 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx650 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,308 miles.

154
Vehicles
1,637
MOT tests
2,161
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx650 MOT tests:

  • Other55%
  • Brakes17%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Steering3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Suzuki Gsx650 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
314889%
414293%
513490%
614287%
714586%
810891%
912385%
1010687%
119785%
129485%
139684%
148588%
157985%
166287%
174587%
181593%
191100%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (154)

Most common Suzuki Gsx650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx650 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (61 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (47 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (37 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (35 times)
  5. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (32 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (30 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (23 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (23 times)
  9. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (22 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (20 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (20 times)
  12. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (16 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (14 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (13 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)

Suzuki Gsx650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 8 100% 4,730
2014 1 9 100% 21,522
2013 1 10 100% 24,219
2012 6 59 88% 17,350
2011 13 139 91% 25,050
2010 28 262 87% 24,344
2009 45 499 86% 32,615
2008 51 592 88% 27,586
2007 1 17 88% 12,576
2005 1 17 100% 9,915
1997 1 10 40% 26,365
1996 1 6 83% 40,948
1984 1 4 75% 63,042
1982 2 3 100% 50,354
1981 1 2 50% 69,046

Suzuki Gsx650 reliability FAQ

Across 154 Suzuki Gsx650 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx650 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 (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Gsx650 in our data has covered around 28,308 miles.

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