MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs1000l
18 vehicles · 89 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Suzuki Gs1000l vehicles and 89 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs1000l has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,174 miles.
18
Vehicles
89
MOT tests
555
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs1000l problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs1000l MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Seatbelts & equipment22%
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Steering16%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Suzuki Gs1000l pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Suzuki Gs1000l MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs1000l MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- both wheel spindles have split pin holes but self locking nuts fitted (2 times)
- os engine bar half of top clamp missing (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a) (1 times)
Suzuki Gs1000l pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 31,940 |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 17,688 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 58,892 |
| 1998 | 3 | 11 | 82% | 33,984 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 20,182 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 26,716 |
| 1994 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 28,681 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 41,418 |
| 1981 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 35,079 |
| 1980 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 336,324 |
| 1979 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 24,493 |
Suzuki Gs1000l reliability FAQ
Across 18 Suzuki Gs1000l vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs1000l MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp aim too high (1.6).
The typical Suzuki Gs1000l in our data has covered around
48,174 miles.
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