MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx r1000k1

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 reliable?

Across 658 Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

658 vehicles · 1,197 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 658 Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 vehicles and 1,197 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,843 miles.

658

Vehicles

1,197

MOT tests

1,863

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 MOT tests:

Other73%
Brakes14%
Seatbelts & equipment12%
Lamps & electrical8%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Steering5%
Body & structure3%

Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx r1000k1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
3	17	88%
4	90	84%
5	176	85%
6	137	85%
7	117	85%
8	78	81%
9	45	87%
10	36	94%
11	37	89%
12	45	80%
13	36	89%
14	36	86%
15	30	93%
16	34	79%
17	34	88%
18	27	78%
19	23	87%
20	32	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (645), Other (12), Diesel (1)

Most common Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (55 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (42 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (36 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (33 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (33 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (18 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (13 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (10 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (8 times)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)

Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	1	1	100%	5,541
2003	5	29	90%	18,251
2002	85	510	84%	18,236
2001	109	597	85%	17,152

Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 reliability FAQ

Across 658 Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Gsx r1000k1 in our data has covered around 17,843 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsx r1000k1

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