Suzuki GSX1300R MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.4 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 GSX1300R tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely16.1%

   19 occurrences

2. 2.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.0%

   13 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.0%

   13 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements9.3%

   11 occurrences

5. 5.A wheel bearing excessively rough8.5%

   10 occurrences

6. 6.Audible warning not working7.6%

   9 occurrences

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.8%

   8 occurrences

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.8%

   8 occurrences

9. 9.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre6.8%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.1%

    6 occurrences

11. 11.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.1%

    6 occurrences

12. 12.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements4.2%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSX1300R tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.4%

   117 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.3%

   85 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.0%

   63 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.3%

   53 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.3%

   52 tests

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.4%

   38 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.0%

   31 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.9%

   30 tests

What gets tested

The GSX1300R fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

27,371

Test classes

class 2: 1,588 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

• Suzuki GSXR86.0%
• Suzuki GSXS89.3% raw
• Suzuki DL91.2%
• 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 GSX1300R?

88.9% unadjusted, from 1,589 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSX1300R fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 16.1% of failed Suzuki GSX1300R tests, followed by "Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (11.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki GSX1300R usually have at its MOT?

27,371 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.