Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Norton 500T vs Suzuki GSF600
The Norton 500T passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSF600: 97.4% vs 77.3%, a 20.1-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Norton 500T | Suzuki GSF600 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 97.4% | 77.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 0.0% | 14.2% |
| Engine size | 500cc | 599cc |
| Median miles at test | 1,781 | 21,080 |
| MOT tests analysed | 117 | 143,023 |
| Most common failure | n/a | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.