Suzuki GSX-R1100
Real ownership data from 3,361 UK GSX-R1100 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX-R1100 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 21.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 13.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 8.1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 6.4% |
| Wheels | fail | 6.1% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 5.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
GSX-R1100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 30,762 mi | 203 | 100% |
| 2020 | 10 | 25,812 mi | 1,337 | 81.82% |
| 2019 | 7 | 16,618 mi | 1,462 | 86.96% |
| 2018 | 9 | 29,360 mi | 136 | 81.25% |
| 2017 | 8 | 21,800 mi | 444 | 91.67% |
| 2016 | 6 | 32,904 mi | 256 | 91.67% |
| 2015 | 10 | 32,336 mi | 290 | 86.27% |
| 2005 | 6 | 38,115 mi | 897 | 88.24% |
| 2004 | 9 | 21,461 mi | 2,362 | 86.05% |
| 2003 | 6 | 16,084 mi | 114 | 92.5% |
| 2002 | 13 | 30,592 mi | 1,338 | 71.74% |
| 2001 | 27 | 26,234 mi | 411 | 82.05% |
| 2000 | 23 | 22,906 mi | 1,433 | 86.96% |
| 1999 | 48 | 24,920 mi | 269 | 82.92% |
| 1998 | 112 | 28,000 mi | 708 | 77.46% |
| 1997 | 176 | 22,548 mi | 572 | 79.4% |
| 1996 | 169 | 23,525 mi | 396 | 80.4% |
| 1995 | 158 | 24,573 mi | 447 | 81.65% |
| 1994 | 212 | 26,633 mi | 471 | 80.41% |
| 1993 | 219 | 26,850 mi | 422 | 78.49% |
GSX-R1100 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R1100?
Across 3,361 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (21.4% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (13.4% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (8.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R1100?
The median Suzuki GSX-R1100 in the UK has covered 27,614 miles, and typically rides about 378 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,892 and 37,919 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R1100 reliable?
82.07% of Suzuki GSX-R1100 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.04 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,361 Suzuki GSX-R1100 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.