Suzuki GSX1400
Real ownership data from 5,743 UK GSX1400 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX1400 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | minor | 12.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 8.8% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 8% |
| Fuel system | major | 5.8% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 5.3% |
| Corrosion | major | 3.5% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 3.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
GSX1400 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 | 11,972 mi | 443 | 90.91% |
| 2008 | 258 | 17,529 mi | 928 | 90.52% |
| 2007 | 579 | 19,036 mi | 896 | 90.18% |
| 2006 | 683 | 19,938 mi | 974 | 89.71% |
| 2005 | 581 | 21,565 mi | 1,051 | 88.17% |
| 2004 | 729 | 21,333 mi | 970 | 88.15% |
| 2003 | 1,147 | 23,082 mi | 990 | 88.59% |
| 2002 | 1,266 | 24,012 mi | 934 | 88.33% |
| 2001 | 480 | 24,888 mi | 958 | 87.88% |
GSX1400 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX1400?
Across 5,743 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are electrical (12.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (8.8% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX1400?
The median Suzuki GSX1400 in the UK has covered 22,106 miles, and typically rides about 952 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,611 and 32,455 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX1400 reliable?
88.72% of Suzuki GSX1400 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 5,743 Suzuki GSX1400 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.