MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs 1000
51 vehicles · 308 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 51 Suzuki Gs 1000 vehicles and 308 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 1000 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,742 miles.
51
Vehicles
308
MOT tests
883
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs 1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 1000 MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Seatbelts & equipment11%
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Steering9%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Visibility0%
Suzuki Gs 1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (51)
Most common Suzuki Gs 1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 1000 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (22 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (5 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
Suzuki Gs 1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 56,992 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 13,740 |
| 1997 | 2 | 33 | 64% | 31,061 |
| 1996 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 57,057 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 13,945 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,220 |
| 1989 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 61,516 |
| 1988 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 45,125 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 35,065 |
| 1982 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 32,769 |
| 1981 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 52,831 |
| 1980 | 12 | 67 | 79% | 24,130 |
| 1979 | 10 | 72 | 85% | 86,249 |
| 1978 | 14 | 73 | 84% | 36,958 |
Suzuki Gs 1000 reliability FAQ
Across 51 Suzuki Gs 1000 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 1000 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Suzuki Gs 1000 in our data has covered around
43,742 miles.
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