Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs
MotorcycleFrom 416 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 2 |
| a stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| brake fluid below minimum mark | 1 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 1 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 1 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 89.4% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a lamp missing or inoperative |
| 2017 | 91.6% | a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abss tested had between 5,279 and 11,815 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,128 median miles, the Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs has 0.103 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 Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 416 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs is 8,128 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,279 and 11,815 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.