Suzuki GLADIUS
Real ownership data from 68 UK GLADIUS motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GLADIUS problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Brakes | major | 3% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2.1% |
| Suspension | major | 1.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 0.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
GLADIUS mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 16,092 mi | 1,552 | 87.32% |
| 2010 | 27 | 23,361 mi | 1,041 | 86.01% |
| 2009 | 29 | 29,378 mi | 2,031 | 84.98% |
GLADIUS questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GLADIUS?
Across 68 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.5% of all recorded faults), tyres (3.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (3.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GLADIUS?
The median Suzuki GLADIUS in the UK has covered 22,126 miles, and typically rides about 1,405 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,659 and 37,976 miles.
Is the Suzuki GLADIUS reliable?
85.51% of Suzuki GLADIUS MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.78 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 68 Suzuki GLADIUS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.