Suzuki GSX-R1100
Real ownership data from 3,364 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 12.2% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 10% |
| Controls and cables | major | 9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 8.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 8.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 7.7% |
| Frame and structure | user entered | 5.6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.6% |
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 | 1,268 | 82.35% |
| 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 | 33,222 mi | 252 | 92.31% |
| 2015 | 10 | 32,336 mi | 290 | 86.27% |
| 2005 | 6 | 38,115 mi | 897 | 88.24% |
| 2004 | 9 | 21,461 mi | 2,362 | 86.36% |
| 2003 | 6 | 16,084 mi | 114 | 92.5% |
| 2002 | 13 | 30,592 mi | 1,338 | 71.74% |
| 2001 | 27 | 26,234 mi | 411 | 82.2% |
| 2000 | 23 | 22,906 mi | 1,433 | 86.96% |
| 1999 | 48 | 24,920 mi | 269 | 82.98% |
| 1998 | 112 | 28,000 mi | 708 | 77.46% |
| 1997 | 175 | 22,732 mi | 589 | 79.35% |
| 1996 | 169 | 23,525 mi | 396 | 80.4% |
| 1995 | 158 | 24,500 mi | 447 | 81.71% |
| 1994 | 212 | 26,633 mi | 471 | 80.4% |
| 1993 | 219 | 26,850 mi | 418 | 78.55% |
GSX-R1100 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R1100?
Across 3,364 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are steering and head bearings (12.2% of all recorded faults), wheels (10% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R1100?
The median Suzuki GSX-R1100 in the UK has covered 27,613 miles, and typically rides about 377 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,930 and 37,910 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R1100 reliable?
82.09% of Suzuki GSX-R1100 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,364 Suzuki GSX-R1100 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.