Suzuki GSF600 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.5 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 GSF600 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake14.2%

   79 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.4%

   58 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.2%

   57 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.5%

   53 occurrences

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

   45 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.5%

   42 occurrences

7. 7.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.0%

   39 occurrences

8. 8.A lamp missing or inoperative6.6%

   37 occurrences

9. 9.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps6.5%

   36 occurrences

10. 10.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.7%

    32 occurrences

11. 11.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.2%

    29 occurrences

12. 12.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%

    28 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSF600 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.6%

   468 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.1%

   395 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.6%

   223 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.1%

   201 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.9%

   192 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.8%

   187 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.8%

   186 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.1%

   153 tests

What gets tested

The GSF600 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

29,308

Test classes

class 2: 4,890

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki GSF600?

80.0% unadjusted, from 4,890 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSF600 fail its MOT on?

"Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" is recorded in 14.2% of failed Suzuki GSF600 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (10.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki GSF600 usually have at its MOT?

29,308 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.