Suzuki GSX1000
Real ownership data from 91 UK GSX1000 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX1000 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.8% |
| Brakes | major | 9.4% |
| Other | major | 3.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.7% |
| Suspension | major | 2.7% |
| Electrical | fail | 2.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.8% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
GSX1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 14,176 mi | 669 | 87.5% |
| 1983 | 10 | 44,310 mi | 356 | 89.13% |
| 1982 | 28 | 30,462 mi | 371 | 83.9% |
GSX1000 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX1000?
Across 91 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.4% of all recorded faults), other (3.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX1000?
The median Suzuki GSX1000 in the UK has covered 24,667 miles, and typically rides about 590 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,780 and 43,310 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX1000 reliable?
87.6% of Suzuki GSX1000 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.62 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 91 Suzuki GSX1000 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.