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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx650 k8

4 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Suzuki Gsx650 k8 vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx650 k8 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,766 miles.

4
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
2,126
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx650 k8 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx650 k8 MOT tests:

  • Other71%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Brakes7%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Steering5%
  • Body & structure2%

Suzuki Gsx650 k8 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3580%
43100%
5683%
63100%
73100%
82100%
9580%
104100%
112100%
122100%
13367%
142100%
15367%
162100%
17250%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Suzuki Gsx650 k8 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx650 k8 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  2. Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  6. Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  7. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  11. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  13. front tyre valve starting to perish (1 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly tight has tight spots (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)

Suzuki Gsx650 k8 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 2 32 88% 37,991
2008 1 6 100% 8,334
2007 1 9 78% 30,748

Suzuki Gsx650 k8 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Suzuki Gsx650 k8 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx650 k8 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Gsx650 k8 in our data has covered around 28,766 miles.

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