MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx650f

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsx650f reliable?

Across 203 Suzuki Gsx650f vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Gsx650f?

The typical Suzuki Gsx650f in our data has covered around 24,427 miles.

203 vehicles · 2,324 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 203 Suzuki Gsx650f vehicles and 2,324 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx650f has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,427 miles.

203

Vehicles

2,324

MOT tests

1,676

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx650f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx650f MOT tests:

Other47%
Brakes19%
Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
Lamps & electrical9%
Body & structure9%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Steering2%

Suzuki Gsx650f pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx650f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	4	75%
2	6	100%
3	191	87%
4	189	93%
5	191	90%
6	178	93%
7	184	85%
8	179	91%
9	170	91%
10	159	89%
11	163	85%
12	141	91%
13	128	88%
14	116	88%
15	122	83%
16	101	87%
17	65	83%
18	21	81%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (203)

Most common Suzuki Gsx650f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx650f MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (64 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (56 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (51 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (47 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (42 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (35 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (35 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (34 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (32 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (30 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (24 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (24 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (22 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)

Suzuki Gsx650f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2016	1	9	78%	5,220
2015	1	9	89%	45,294
2014	4	37	81%	26,450
2012	7	60	87%	29,689
2011	9	82	98%	19,828
2010	35	378	89%	23,625
2009	80	928	89%	24,758
2008	61	777	88%	23,543
2007	3	32	84%	22,575
1991	1	6	83%	52,065
1990	1	6	67%	52,695

Suzuki Gsx650f reliability FAQ

Across 203 Suzuki Gsx650f vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx650f MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Gsx650f in our data has covered around 24,427 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsx650f

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