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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx1300r

4,974 vehicles · 57,425 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4,974 Suzuki Gsx1300r vehicles and 57,425 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx1300r has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,852 miles.

4,974
Vehicles
57,425
MOT tests
1,397
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx1300r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx1300r MOT tests:

  • Other71%
  • Brakes12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Body & structure3%

Suzuki Gsx1300r pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx1300r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
14100%
22488%
31,87890%
42,25089%
52,56189%
63,44589%
74,31088%
84,12588%
93,92987%
103,82587%
113,53087%
123,35187%
133,18186%
143,03087%
152,80187%
162,53188%
172,25088%
181,93489%
191,65888%
201,34888%

Fuel types: Petrol (4,974)

Most common Suzuki Gsx1300r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx1300r MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2,234 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,830 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1,703 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1,022 times)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (774 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (680 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (680 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (583 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (572 times)
  10. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (563 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (527 times)
  12. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (464 times)
  13. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (453 times)
  14. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (357 times)
  15. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (337 times)

Suzuki Gsx1300r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 3 100% 3,940
2021 1 1 100% 1,496
2017 1 2 100% 6,600
2016 13 78 92% 12,214
2015 25 169 96% 15,444
2014 23 166 92% 17,486
2013 3 19 100% 16,457
2012 24 200 92% 21,145
2011 82 814 91% 19,883
2010 148 1,506 91% 24,874
2009 200 2,117 91% 21,520
2008 376 4,027 91% 23,646
2007 315 3,729 89% 23,584
2006 164 2,063 86% 26,305
2005 218 2,634 87% 27,965
2004 176 2,187 87% 26,067
2003 207 2,984 87% 26,932
2002 348 4,386 86% 29,440
2001 376 4,720 87% 30,539
2000 1,033 12,117 88% 29,305
1999 1,238 13,493 87% 31,078
1998 1 2 50% 18,940

Suzuki Gsx1300r reliability FAQ

Across 4,974 Suzuki Gsx1300r vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx1300r MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Suzuki Gsx1300r in our data has covered around 27,852 miles.

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