MOT reliability
Suzuki Gsx-r
53 vehicles · 391 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 53 Suzuki Gsx-r vehicles and 391 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx-r has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,090 miles.
53
Vehicles
391
MOT tests
1,127
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gsx-r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx-r MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Brakes12%
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Steering12%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Body & structure2%
Suzuki Gsx-r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 11 | 100% |
| 4 | 15 | 80% |
| 5 | 13 | 92% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 11 | 73% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 10 | 90% |
| 10 | 12 | 67% |
| 11 | 13 | 85% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 11 | 82% |
| 14 | 12 | 92% |
| 15 | 17 | 82% |
| 16 | 19 | 79% |
| 17 | 19 | 79% |
| 18 | 20 | 80% |
| 19 | 18 | 89% |
| 20 | 18 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (52), Other (1)
Most common Suzuki Gsx-r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx-r MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (29 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (15 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (14 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (11 times)
- Chain guard missing (9 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- no plate damaged (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
Suzuki Gsx-r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 34,844 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 18,271 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 6,362 |
| 2008 | 2 | 11 | 100% | 14,323 |
| 2007 | 5 | 41 | 90% | 13,933 |
| 2006 | 2 | 23 | 83% | 18,368 |
| 1998 | 6 | 49 | 73% | 30,619 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 37,546 |
| 1994 | 3 | 17 | 76% | 34,451 |
| 1993 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 37,022 |
| 1992 | 4 | 22 | 95% | 11,065 |
| 1990 | 3 | 25 | 88% | 34,307 |
| 1988 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 22,677 |
| 1987 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 34,400 |
| 1986 | 1 | 12 | 92% | — |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 40,089 |
Suzuki Gsx-r reliability FAQ
Across 53 Suzuki Gsx-r vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx-r MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Suzuki Gsx-r in our data has covered around
28,090 miles.
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