Suzuki GSF650 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.3 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 GSF650 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 severely24.4%

   43 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.9%

   28 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm11.9%

   21 occurrences

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

   15 occurrences

5. 5.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre7.4%

   13 occurrences

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

   10 occurrences

7. 7.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.1%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.1%

   9 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released4.5%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.0%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar4.0%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.Contaminated with oil, grease etc4.0%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSF650 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.6%

   148 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.4%

   128 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.9%

   84 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.2%

   56 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.1%

   53 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.9%

   51 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.8%

   31 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.7%

   30 tests

What gets tested

The GSF650 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

26,949

Test classes

class 2: 1,730 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

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• Suzuki GSX89.6%
• Suzuki GSF60080.0% raw
• Suzuki GSF120084.7% raw
• All Suzuki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki GSF650?

84.2% unadjusted, from 1,731 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSF650 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 24.4% of failed Suzuki GSF650 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (15.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki GSF650 usually have at its MOT?

26,949 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.