Suzuki GSX-S
Real ownership data from 1,315 UK GSX-S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX-S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 20.1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 9.4% |
| Electrical | major | 6.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 5% |
| Suspension | major | 4.3% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 4.3% |
| Other | dangerous | 3.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
GSX-S 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 1,148 mi | — | 100% |
| 2022 | 40 | 4,536 mi | 1,133 | 94.29% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3,636 mi | 598 | 95.24% |
| 2016 | 751 | 13,166 mi | 1,146 | 91.83% |
| 2015 | 496 | 14,089 mi | 1,267 | 90.98% |
GSX-S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-S?
Across 1,315 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (20.1% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (9.4% of all recorded faults), electrical (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-S?
The median Suzuki GSX-S in the UK has covered 13,214 miles, and typically rides about 1,192 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,154 and 19,975 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-S reliable?
91.52% of Suzuki GSX-S 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 1,315 Suzuki GSX-S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.