Suzuki GSX1400 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.0 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 GSX1400 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 severely22.5%

   23 occurrences

2. 2.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre14.7%

   15 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.7%

   13 occurrences

4. 4.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.8%

   12 occurrences

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.8%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.8%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.9%

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Audible warning not working4.9%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement3.9%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.9%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall3.9%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.9%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSX1400 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted8.0%

   188 tests

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

   122 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.8%

   90 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.7%

   86 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.0%

   47 tests

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.3%

   30 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.1%

   27 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.1%

   26 tests

What gets tested

The GSX1400 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

26,720

Test classes

class 2: 2,352

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 GSX1400?

91.5% unadjusted, from 2,352 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSX1400 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 22.5% of failed Suzuki GSX1400 tests, followed by "A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre" (14.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki GSX1400 usually have at its MOT?

26,720 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.