MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx1100f

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsx1100f reliable?

Across 591 Suzuki Gsx1100f vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Gsx1100f?

The typical Suzuki Gsx1100f in our data has covered around 39,796 miles.

591 vehicles · 4,431 completed MOT tests analysed

81%

MOT pass rate

Based on 591 Suzuki Gsx1100f vehicles and 4,431 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx1100f has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,796 miles.

591

Vehicles

4,431

MOT tests

1,200

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx1100f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx1100f MOT tests:

Other88%
Steering10%
Brakes8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Lamps & electrical2%
Body & structure2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki Gsx1100f pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx1100f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	4	75%
3	2	50%
4	3	100%
5	5	80%
6	7	86%
7	8	88%
8	16	88%
9	36	78%
10	82	84%
11	90	86%
12	128	79%
13	152	81%
14	190	80%
15	215	80%
16	283	78%
17	293	80%
18	343	78%
19	303	81%
20	265	79%

Fuel types: Petrol (590), Diesel (1)

Most common Suzuki Gsx1100f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx1100f MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (176 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (150 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (95 times)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (84 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (79 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (76 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (72 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (69 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (55 times)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (53 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (53 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (52 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (51 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (48 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (48 times)

Suzuki Gsx1100f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	1	4	100%	14,144
2014	1	2	50%	48,500
2006	1	2	50%	64,072
2004	1	1	100%	25,566
2003	4	36	81%	141,396
2002	2	11	73%	65,655
2001	2	15	73%	60,391
1999	5	24	75%	49,560
1998	8	61	82%	49,243
1997	17	117	84%	39,165
1996	57	501	84%	36,305
1995	29	240	81%	36,215
1994	46	414	85%	33,655
1993	35	294	80%	34,509
1992	61	509	79%	43,390
1991	69	472	81%	35,392
1990	84	631	81%	38,775
1989	79	470	77%	42,474
1988	66	489	83%	45,217
1987	14	100	76%	40,370
1986	2	7	100%	54,582
1985	1	3	100%	105
1984	3	7	100%	16,710
1982	2	11	100%	18,287
1980	1	10	90%	27,464

Suzuki Gsx1100f reliability FAQ

Across 591 Suzuki Gsx1100f vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx1100f MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Suzuki Gsx1100f in our data has covered around 39,796 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsx1100f

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