Suzuki GSX-S1000
Real ownership data from 7,333 UK GSX-S1000 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX-S1000 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 17.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 9.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.8% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 8.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 7.8% |
| Controls and cables | prs | 5.4% |
| Electrical | major | 5.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is electrical.
GSX-S1000 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 771 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 737 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 904 | 2,199 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 809 | 4,500 mi | 2,762 | 91.6% |
| 2022 | 1,195 | 6,552 mi | 1,442 | 94.71% |
| 2021 | 410 | 7,024 mi | 1,324 | 91.14% |
| 2020 | 559 | 6,713 mi | 1,021 | 93.22% |
| 2019 | 643 | 8,368 mi | 1,175 | 92.2% |
| 2018 | 670 | 10,941 mi | 1,239 | 91.77% |
| 2017 | 505 | 11,595 mi | 1,135 | 93.07% |
| 2016 | 68 | 11,655 mi | 1,095 | 98.68% |
| 2015 | 62 | 15,152 mi | 908 | 94.63% |
GSX-S1000 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-S1000?
Across 7,333 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (17.6% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (9.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-S1000?
The median Suzuki GSX-S1000 in the UK has covered 7,759 miles, and typically rides about 1,228 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,340 and 12,842 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-S1000 reliable?
92.76% of Suzuki GSX-S1000 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 7,333 Suzuki GSX-S1000 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.