Suzuki GSX1100G
Real ownership data from 166 UK GSX1100G motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX1100G problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 13.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 12.1% |
| Other | major | 8.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 7% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 5.5% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 4.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
GSX1100G 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 18 | 28,292 mi | 758 | 79.75% |
| 1994 | 20 | 32,440 mi | 715 | 78.79% |
| 1993 | 24 | 29,724 mi | 506 | 80.51% |
| 1992 | 53 | 31,889 mi | 588 | 85.71% |
| 1991 | 26 | 34,046 mi | 303 | 86.94% |
GSX1100G questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX1100G?
Across 166 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (13.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (12.1% of all recorded faults), other (8.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX1100G?
The median Suzuki GSX1100G in the UK has covered 31,437 miles, and typically rides about 558 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 20,846 and 46,048 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX1100G reliable?
83.38% of Suzuki GSX1100G MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.17 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 166 Suzuki GSX1100G motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.