Suzuki GSX-S
Real ownership data from 1,308 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
GSX-S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 1,148 mi | — | 100% |
| 2022 | 40 | 4,376 mi | 1,301 | 95.16% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3,636 mi | 598 | 94.44% |
| 2016 | 747 | 13,002 mi | 1,137 | 91.85% |
| 2015 | 493 | 13,947 mi | 1,248 | 91% |
GSX-S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-S?
Across 1,308 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (3.2% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (2.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-S?
The median Suzuki GSX-S in the UK has covered 13,078 miles, and typically rides about 1,192 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,082 and 19,682 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-S reliable?
91.54% of Suzuki GSX-S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.42 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,308 Suzuki GSX-S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.