Suzuki GSF1200 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.9 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki GSF1200 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely15.7%

   53 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.9%

   30 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.6%

   29 occurrences

4. 4.Audible warning not working8.6%

   29 occurrences

5. 5.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.3%

   28 occurrences

6. 6.A lamp missing or inoperative8.0%

   27 occurrences

7. 7.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.4%

   25 occurrences

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.1%

   24 occurrences

9. 9.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.5%

   22 occurrences

10. 10.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear6.2%

    21 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.9%

    20 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.6%

    19 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSF1200 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.7%

   436 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.6%

   270 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.7%

   151 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.4%

   139 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.8%

   115 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.2%

   89 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.0%

   80 tests

8. 8.Exhaust system leaking or insecure1.7%

   68 tests

What gets tested

The GSF1200 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

29,337

Test classes

class 2: 4,060 · class 1: 1

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki GSF1200?

84.7% unadjusted, from 4,061 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSF1200 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 15.7% of failed Suzuki GSF1200 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (8.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki GSF1200 usually have at its MOT?

29,337 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.