MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 reliable?

Across 271 Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

271 vehicles · 659 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 271 Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 vehicles and 659 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,316 miles.

271

Vehicles

659

MOT tests

1,679

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 MOT tests:

Other75%
Brakes13%
Lamps & electrical9%
Seatbelts & equipment7%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Steering3%
Body & structure3%
Identification & plates2%

Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	34	82%
4	68	88%
5	67	90%
6	68	84%
7	37	84%
8	29	90%
9	31	84%
10	30	80%
11	26	88%
12	23	100%
13	25	76%
14	18	94%
15	23	83%
16	26	81%
17	19	89%
18	14	93%
19	19	89%
20	20	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (266), Other (5)

Most common Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (23 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (15 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (12 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (6 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
Horn not working (1.7.3a) (5 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (5 times)
Chain guard missing (4 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)

Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	23	144	90%	13,248
2002	70	485	86%	18,351

Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 reliability FAQ

Across 271 Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 in our data has covered around 17,316 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2

See how the Suzuki Gsx-r1000 k2 stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:

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