MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx1100r

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsx1100r reliable?

Across 14 Suzuki Gsx1100r vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Gsx1100r?

The typical Suzuki Gsx1100r in our data has covered around 34,265 miles.

14 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 14 Suzuki Gsx1100r vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx1100r has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,265 miles.

Vehicles

106

MOT tests

881

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx1100r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx1100r MOT tests:

Other87%
Seatbelts & equipment13%
Steering5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Body & structure5%
Lamps & electrical3%
Brakes3%

Suzuki Gsx1100r pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
7	1	100%
9	2	50%
10	1	100%
11	1	100%
12	4	100%
13	2	50%
14	4	50%
15	3	100%
16	10	80%
17	5	100%
18	9	89%
19	5	100%
20	5	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (13), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Gsx1100r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx1100r MOT tests:

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f) (1 times)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) (1 times)
Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (1 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)

Suzuki Gsx1100r pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	1	1	100%	16,519
1997	2	10	90%	27,832
1995	2	7	86%	19,235
1994	1	10	100%	35,661
1993	2	15	73%	34,600
1992	1	10	80%	33,144
1991	2	30	90%	31,096
1990	2	21	90%	67,437

Suzuki Gsx1100r reliability FAQ

Across 14 Suzuki Gsx1100r vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx1100r MOT issues are: Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gsx1100r in our data has covered around 34,265 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsx1100r

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