Suzuki Gw 250 L3 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Gw 250 L3 car check
Is the Suzuki Gw 250 L3 reliable? We analysed 3,654 real MOT tests across 422 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Gw 250 L3 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and wheel bearings have excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Gw 250 L3.
Suzuki Gw 250 L3 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Gw 250 L3. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Gw 250 L3 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Gw 250 L3 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Gw 250 L3 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Gw 250 L3 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Gw 250 L3 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Gw 250 L3 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki Gw 250 L3 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Gw 250 L3 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Gw 250 L3 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Gw 250 L3 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3,277 | 88.1% | 5,492 | 10,551 | 18,753 |
| 2012 | 333 | 87.4% | 6,818 | 11,297 | 17,775 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Gw 250 L3 Last?
Based on 422 Suzuki Gw 250 L3 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Gw 250 L3 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Gw 250 L3 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 Gw 250 L3
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.1% MOT pass rate from 3,277 tests
87.4% MOT pass rate from 333 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Gw 250 L3 is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 3,277 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Gw 250 L3 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Gw 250 L3 THIS CAR | 88.0% | 3,654 | 10,680 mi | 14 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 |
| Piaggio Vespa ET4 | 79% | 5,276 | 10,282 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Gw 250 L3 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Suzuki Gw 250 L3 has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 3,654 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Gw 250 L3 are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (14 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (11), and wheel bearings have excessive free play (11). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Gw 250 L3 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 Gw 250 L3 owner drives around 1,051 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.
In terms of longevity, most Suzuki Gw 250 L3 models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.