Suzuki GSX
Real ownership data from 3,899 UK GSX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 2.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 1.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
GSX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 203 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 110 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 22 | 5,346 mi | 946 | 88.89% |
| 2019 | 122 | 4,845 mi | 724 | 89.83% |
| 2018 | 73 | 5,384 mi | 756 | 88.54% |
| 2017 | 105 | 5,732 mi | 942 | 91.95% |
| 2016 | 213 | 15,651 mi | 1,350 | 94.04% |
| 2015 | 223 | 17,831 mi | 1,422 | 91.07% |
| 2014 | 329 | 17,169 mi | 1,289 | 92.42% |
| 2013 | 333 | 18,006 mi | 1,418 | 92.33% |
| 2012 | 265 | 21,832 mi | 1,545 | 91.12% |
| 2011 | 372 | 22,204 mi | 1,556 | 89.67% |
| 2010 | 428 | 24,141 mi | 1,576 | 88.79% |
| 2009 | 7 | 10,834 mi | 1,804 | 81.82% |
| 2008 | 8 | 21,184 mi | 1,821 | 78.46% |
| 2007 | 6 | 21,228 mi | 1,371 | 68.63% |
| 2006 | 5 | 29,715 mi | 779 | 80.36% |
| 2005 | 6 | 19,668 mi | 519 | 79.37% |
| 2003 | 9 | 25,962 mi | 880 | 78.48% |
| 2002 | 13 | 17,856 mi | 628 | 85% |
GSX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX?
Across 3,899 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (4.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (3.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (2.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX?
The median Suzuki GSX in the UK has covered 19,278 miles, and typically rides about 1,282 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,785 and 30,428 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX reliable?
89.42% of Suzuki GSX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.55 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,899 Suzuki GSX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.