Suzuki GSXR1000 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.3 points below 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 GSXR1000 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 severely15.0%

   40 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear13.9%

   37 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.2%

   35 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements12.8%

   34 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.2%

   27 occurrences

6. 6.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps8.6%

   23 occurrences

7. 7.A lamp missing or inoperative6.4%

   17 occurrences

8. 8.Audible warning not working6.0%

   16 occurrences

9. 9.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.6%

   15 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.6%

    15 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.3%

    14 occurrences

12. 12.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.9%

    13 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSXR1000 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted14.3%

   472 tests

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

   229 tests

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

   123 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.1%

   101 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.2%

   74 tests

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

   68 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.7%

   57 tests

8. 8.Chain guard missing1.1%

   38 tests

What gets tested

The GSXR1000 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

25,712

Test classes

class 2: 3,309 · 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 GSXR1000?

86.3% unadjusted, from 3,310 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSXR1000 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 15.0% of failed Suzuki GSXR1000 tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (13.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki GSXR1000 usually have at its MOT?

25,712 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.