Suzuki GSR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.2 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki GSR tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements16.7%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.9%

   17 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely12.1%

   16 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements9.8%

   13 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.1%

   12 occurrences

6. 6.Audible warning not working7.6%

   10 occurrences

7. 7.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear6.8%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps4.5%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.5%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.5%

    6 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre4.5%

    6 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.8%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted11.1%

   203 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.0%

   147 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.4%

   44 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.9%

   34 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.5%

   28 tests

6. 6.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.1.3%

   23 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.0%

   18 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.9%

   17 tests

How wear changes the picture

GSR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The GSR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

18,357

Test classes

class 2: 1,827 · class 1: 2

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

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• Suzuki GSX89.6%
• Suzuki GSF60080.0% raw
• Suzuki GSF120084.7% raw
• All Suzuki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki GSR?

86.7% unadjusted, from 1,829 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSR fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 16.7% of failed Suzuki GSR tests, followed by "A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (12.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki GSR usually have at its MOT?

18,357 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.