Suzuki Gsxr 1000 Ral8
MotorcycleFrom 412 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 4 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 2 |
| a stop lamp likely to become detached | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 1 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92.6% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2018 | 91% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a stop lamp likely to become detached |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gsxr 1000 Ral8s tested had between 3,264 and 7,846 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,783 median miles, the Gsxr 1000 Ral8 has 0.15 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 Ral8 MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 Ral8 has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 412 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Gsxr 1000 Ral8?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 Ral8 is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Gsxr 1000 Ral8 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Gsxr 1000 Ral8 is 5,783 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,264 and 7,846 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.