MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs1000s
69 vehicles · 485 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 69 Suzuki Gs1000s vehicles and 485 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs1000s has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,925 miles.
69
Vehicles
485
MOT tests
403
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs1000s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs1000s MOT tests:
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Other99%
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Steering18%
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Brakes9%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Body & structure1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Suzuki Gs1000s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (69)
Most common Suzuki Gs1000s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs1000s MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (10 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (9 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
Suzuki Gs1000s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 20,943 |
| 2014 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 42,693 |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 26,624 |
| 2001 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 20,388 |
| 1997 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 32,772 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 84,751 |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 3,536 |
| 1982 | 2 | 34 | 94% | 31,461 |
| 1981 | 4 | 16 | 88% | 40,129 |
| 1980 | 35 | 242 | 89% | 48,617 |
| 1979 | 14 | 94 | 93% | 29,326 |
| 1978 | 5 | 20 | 85% | 38,564 |
| 1977 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 28,671 |
Suzuki Gs1000s reliability FAQ
Across 69 Suzuki Gs1000s vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs1000s MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Suzuki Gs1000s in our data has covered around
40,925 miles.
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