SUZUKI GSX 1300 RL1

1340cc Petrol Class 2

#643 of 5426 overall #64 of 680 SUZUKIs #392 of 2787 other bikes

91.2%

first-time pass rate

6.0%

failed outright

11,421

median miles at test

671

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2025

The GSX 1300 RL1's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.1 points since 2014, 96.8% to 91.7%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSX 1300 RL1's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSX 1300 RL1 passes first time 93.8% of the time; by 30k that's 88.6%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a GSX 1300 RL1

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	14	20.9	0.2×
lamps and reflectors	10	14.9	0.6×
tyres and wheels	9	13.4	0.7×
suspension	9	13.4	1.2×
brakes	8	11.9	0.2×
tyres	5	7.5	1.1×
structure and attachments	4	6	0.7×
steering and suspension	4	6	0.2×
reg plates and vin	2	3	0.3×
steering	2	3	0.4×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the GSX 1300 RL1 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GSX 1300 RL1.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2013 (95.5% pass). Weakest: 2011 (89.8%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

SUZUKI GSX 1300 RL1 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSX 1300 RL1 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSX 1300 RL1 is more reliable than average for its class: 91.2% of its 671 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #643 of 5426 models.

What does a GSX 1300 RL1 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 21% of all defects recorded against failed GSX 1300 RL1 tests.

What is the best year of GSX 1300 RL1 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (95.5%) and 2011 worst (89.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSX 1300 RL1 last?

The median GSX 1300 RL1 shows 11,421 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 88.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.