MOT Stats

Suzuki GSX

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1980	2	50%	Horn not working.
1982	1	100%	n/a
1984	3	66.67%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
1985	3	100%	n/a
1986	2	100%	n/a
1987	1	100%	n/a
1988	2	100%	n/a
1989	5	80%	Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted.
1990	3	66.67%	Tyre tread depth too low.
1991	3	100%	n/a
1992	5	100%	n/a
1993	1	0%	Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted.
1994	2	50%	Binding brake.
1995	6	100%	n/a
1996	3	100%	n/a
1997	13	84.62%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
1998	8	87.5%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
1999	18	83.33%	Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
2000	9	88.89%	Horn not working.
2001	12	75%	Headlamp Beam image obviously incorrect.
2002	19	78.95%	Horn not working.
2003	6	66.67%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2004	2	100%	n/a
2005	16	87.5%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
2006	13	92.31%	Tyre tread depth too low.
2007	12	83.33%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
2008	30	80%	Tyre tread depth too low.
2009	25	80%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
2010	24	79.17%	Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps.
2011	12	83.33%	Fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure.
2012	15	93.33%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
2013	59	91.53%	Master cylinder defective, brake still operating.
2014	405	91.6%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2015	344	90.99%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2016	352	94.32%	Tyre tread depth too low.
2017	1	100%	n/a
2019	1	100%	n/a
2020	2	100%	n/a

Tests: 1,440

Average Suzuki GSX pass rate: 90.56%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Tyre tread depth too low.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	15%
2	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	14%
3	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.	4.3.1(a)(ii)	Major	10%
4	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.	4.8.2(a)(ii)	Major	10%
5	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.	5.3.2(b)	Major	9%
6	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.	1.1.13(a)	Dangerous	6%
7	Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps.	4.7.2(a)	Major	6%
8	Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative.	4.7.1(b)(ii)	Major	6%
9	Horn not working.	7.7(a)	Major	5%
10	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	5%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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