Suzuki GSX MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

3.1 points above the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki GSX 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 requirements21.3%

   74 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely17.6%

   61 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.8%

   27 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.2%

   25 occurrences

5. 5.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre7.2%

   25 occurrences

6. 6.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.5%

   19 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.5%

   19 occurrences

8. 8.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements5.2%

   18 occurrences

9. 9.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.2%

   18 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.6%

    16 occurrences

11. 11.Audible warning not working4.3%

    15 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released4.3%

    15 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSX tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.9%

   379 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.5%

   358 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.3%

   235 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.6%

   145 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.2%

   120 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.7%

   95 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.4%

   78 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.4%

   76 tests

How wear changes the picture

GSX pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The GSX fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

20,825

Test classes

class 2: 5,499 · class 1: 5

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

• Suzuki GSXR86.0%
• Suzuki GSXS89.3% raw
• Suzuki DL91.2%
• Suzuki GSF60080.0% raw
• Suzuki GSF120084.7% raw
• Suzuki SV65081.0% raw
• All Suzuki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki GSX?

89.6% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 15 of 36 motorcycle models, from 5,504 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSX fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 21.3% of failed Suzuki GSX tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (17.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

20,825 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.