Suzuki GSX1400
Real ownership data from 5,736 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 15.2% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 12.2% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 7.3% |
| Tyres | major | 6.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | user entered | 5.4% |
| Electrical | minor | 4.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 3.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
GSX1400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 | 11,972 mi | 443 | 91.84% |
| 2008 | 258 | 17,520 mi | 939 | 90.61% |
| 2007 | 579 | 19,036 mi | 892 | 90.18% |
| 2006 | 681 | 19,973 mi | 984 | 89.76% |
| 2005 | 581 | 21,552 mi | 1,044 | 88.19% |
| 2004 | 729 | 21,314 mi | 961 | 88.14% |
| 2003 | 1,142 | 23,059 mi | 990 | 88.58% |
| 2002 | 1,268 | 24,012 mi | 936 | 88.3% |
| 2001 | 478 | 25,020 mi | 952 | 87.9% |
GSX1400 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX1400?
Across 5,736 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (15.2% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (12.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX1400?
The median Suzuki GSX1400 in the UK has covered 22,055 miles, and typically rides about 953 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,600 and 32,387 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX1400 reliable?
88.72% of Suzuki GSX1400 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 5,736 Suzuki GSX1400 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.