Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 car check
Is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 reliable? We analysed 945 real MOT tests across 189 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 286 | 95.1% | 3,178 | 5,555 | 10,037 |
| 2017 | 634 | 94.0% | 4,446 | 8,481 | 13,871 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 Last?
Based on 189 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.1% MOT pass rate from 286 tests
94.0% MOT pass rate from 634 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.1% across 286 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 THIS CAR | 94.4% | 945 | 7,429 mi | — yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai Visia Dig-t MHEV | 91.9% | 1,050 | 23,134 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7Should you buy a used Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7?
The Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.4% across 945 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 owner drives around 852 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.