Suzuki Gw
MotorcycleFrom 370 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and a wheel bearing with excessive play. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 3 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 3 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 3 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 2 |
| a throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 92.5% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2014 | 90.3% | a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gws tested had between 3,577 and 16,638 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,209 median miles, the Gw has 0.118 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Gw MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Gw has a 90.3% MOT pass rate based on 370 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Gw?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Gw is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Gw at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Gw is 8,209 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,577 and 16,638 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.