Suzuki GSXF
Real ownership data from 268 UK GSXF motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSXF problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12% |
| Brakes | major | 8.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4% |
| Suspension | major | 3.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 2.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.1% |
| Other | fail | 2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
GSXF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 20,010 mi | 2,321 | 90.24% |
| 2009 | 7 | 23,674 mi | 1,328 | 93.24% |
| 2008 | 9 | 19,295 mi | 1,720 | 87.1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 14,221 mi | 836 | 85.19% |
| 2001 | 13 | 17,100 mi | 280 | 78.91% |
| 2000 | 23 | 19,430 mi | 455 | 73.71% |
| 1999 | 20 | 32,013 mi | 1,638 | 80.09% |
| 1998 | 28 | 28,138 mi | 1,468 | 69.13% |
| 1997 | 13 | 36,752 mi | 3,397 | 71.08% |
| 1996 | 16 | 29,047 mi | 596 | 81.71% |
| 1995 | 33 | 29,613 mi | 760 | 76.32% |
| 1994 | 16 | 32,948 mi | 572 | 71.43% |
| 1993 | 9 | 31,711 mi | 740 | 73.47% |
| 1992 | 10 | 28,288 mi | 978 | 76% |
| 1991 | 8 | 29,266 mi | 344 | 71.43% |
| 1990 | 13 | 29,724 mi | 936 | 77.38% |
| 1989 | 21 | 32,808 mi | 499 | 59.68% |
GSXF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSXF?
Across 268 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSXF?
The median Suzuki GSXF in the UK has covered 28,930 miles, and typically rides about 935 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,243 and 37,931 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSXF reliable?
76.8% of Suzuki GSXF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 268 Suzuki GSXF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.