Suzuki GSXS MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.8 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 GSXS 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 requirements16.2%

   64 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm11.4%

   45 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.9%

   35 occurrences

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.1%

   28 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.1%

   24 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.3%

   21 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.3%

   21 occurrences

8. 8.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements5.3%

   21 occurrences

9. 9.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play5.1%

   20 occurrences

10. 10.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.8%

    19 occurrences

11. 11.A footrest missing or insecure4.8%

    19 occurrences

12. 12.A wheel bearing excessively rough4.6%

    18 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSXS tests carrying each advisory.

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

   546 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.4%

   438 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.7%

   181 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.5%

   168 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.7%

   113 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.3%

   86 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.2%

   81 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.8%

   56 tests

How wear changes the picture

GSXS pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The GSXS fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

10,582

Test classes

class 2: 5,915 · class 1: 904

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

• Suzuki GSXR86.0%
• 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 GSXS?

89.3% unadjusted, from 6,819 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSXS fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 16.2% of failed Suzuki GSXS tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (11.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

10,582 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.