Suzuki GSX
Real ownership data from 3,950 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | major | 18.7% |
| Brakes | user entered | 8.9% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 8.3% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 5.9% |
| Fuel system | major | 5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4.7% |
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Frame and structure | major | 3.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
GSX mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 246 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 112 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 22 | 5,346 mi | 946 | 88.89% |
| 2019 | 122 | 4,804 mi | 724 | 89.49% |
| 2018 | 73 | 5,386 mi | 704 | 88.55% |
| 2017 | 106 | 6,163 mi | 1,008 | 92.11% |
| 2016 | 214 | 16,140 mi | 1,354 | 93.71% |
| 2015 | 223 | 18,230 mi | 1,456 | 91.12% |
| 2014 | 330 | 17,432 mi | 1,278 | 92.41% |
| 2013 | 334 | 18,210 mi | 1,435 | 92.36% |
| 2012 | 265 | 21,956 mi | 1,515 | 91.08% |
| 2011 | 372 | 22,373 mi | 1,550 | 89.64% |
| 2010 | 429 | 24,204 mi | 1,584 | 88.84% |
| 2009 | 7 | 10,834 mi | 1,804 | 81.82% |
| 2008 | 8 | 21,184 mi | 1,821 | 77.27% |
| 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 | 78.75% |
| 2002 | 13 | 17,856 mi | 628 | 85% |
GSX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX?
Across 3,950 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (18.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.9% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX?
The median Suzuki GSX in the UK has covered 19,421 miles, and typically rides about 1,284 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,956 and 30,571 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX reliable?
89.43% of Suzuki GSX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,950 Suzuki GSX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.