Suzuki GSXR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

0.5 points below the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki GSXR 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 requirements13.3%

   83 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements12.2%

   76 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear11.4%

   71 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.4%

   71 occurrences

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play7.9%

   49 occurrences

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.6%

   41 occurrences

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.1%

   38 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.1%

   38 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.9%

   37 occurrences

10. 10.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.6%

    35 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.3%

    33 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.3%

    33 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSXR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted13.7%

   1,112 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

   539 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.2%

   255 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.5%

   206 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.3%

   186 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.1%

   171 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.1%

   170 tests

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

   120 tests

How wear changes the picture

GSXR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The GSXR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

17,573

Test classes

class 2: 7,241 · class 1: 849

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

• Suzuki GSXS89.3% raw
• Suzuki DL91.2%
• Suzuki GSX89.6%
• 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 GSXR?

86.0% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 27 of 36 motorcycle models, from 8,090 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSXR fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 13.3% of failed Suzuki GSXR tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (12.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

17,573 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.