MOT reliability
Suzuki Gsx1100s
7 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Suzuki Gsx1100s vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx1100s has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,636 miles.
7
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
160
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gsx1100s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx1100s MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Steering19%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Brakes9%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Suzuki Gsx1100s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Suzuki Gsx1100s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx1100s MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) (1 times)
- Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
- Central Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) (1 times)
Suzuki Gsx1100s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 29,469 |
| 1982 | 3 | 11 | 91% | 34,133 |
| 1981 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 26,556 |
Suzuki Gsx1100s reliability FAQ
Across 7 Suzuki Gsx1100s vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx1100s MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).
The typical Suzuki Gsx1100s in our data has covered around
30,636 miles.
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