Suzuki GSX1100F
Real ownership data from 592 UK GSX1100F motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX1100F problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 8.6% |
| Other | major | 6.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.6% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 3.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
GSX1100F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 29,428 mi | 9,450 | 72.73% |
| 1998 | 8 | 40,364 mi | 1,919 | 80% |
| 1997 | 17 | 34,958 mi | 528 | 80.81% |
| 1996 | 57 | 29,480 mi | 1,042 | 81.76% |
| 1995 | 29 | 24,482 mi | 569 | 79.43% |
| 1994 | 46 | 31,842 mi | 661 | 83.06% |
| 1993 | 36 | 30,815 mi | 901 | 77.61% |
| 1992 | 61 | 35,391 mi | 841 | 76.04% |
| 1991 | 68 | 29,582 mi | 782 | 77.98% |
| 1990 | 84 | 36,993 mi | 556 | 78.44% |
| 1989 | 80 | 39,678 mi | 859 | 73.18% |
| 1988 | 66 | 38,689 mi | 552 | 80.37% |
| 1987 | 14 | 36,370 mi | 750 | 69.51% |
GSX1100F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX1100F?
Across 592 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (8.6% of all recorded faults), other (6.4% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (4.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX1100F?
The median Suzuki GSX1100F in the UK has covered 33,811 miles, and typically rides about 726 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 22,923 and 45,236 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX1100F reliable?
78.55% of Suzuki GSX1100F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.53 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 592 Suzuki GSX1100F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.