SUZUKI GSXR 1000 RAL8
Pass rate over time
The GSXR 1000 RAL8's first-time pass rate has risen 1.4 points since 2021, 94.3% to 95.7%.
What fails on a GSXR 1000 RAL8
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
16 | 30.2 | 0.8× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
11 | 20.8 | 4.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
9 | 17 | 1.2× |
| steering |
|
4 | 7.5 | 0.7× |
| brakes |
|
4 | 7.5 | — |
| tyres |
|
4 | 7.5 | 0.5× |
| suspension |
|
3 | 5.7 | 0.4× |
| wheels |
|
2 | 3.8 | 1.5× |
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
On first-time pass rate the GSXR 1000 RAL8 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).
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 GSXR 1000 RAL8.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (93.1% pass). Weakest: 2018 (92.7%).
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 GSXR 1000 RAL8 FAQ
Is the SUZUKI GSXR 1000 RAL8 reliable?
The SUZUKI GSXR 1000 RAL8 is more reliable than average for its class: 92.7% of its 1,084 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #343 of 5426 models.
What does a GSXR 1000 RAL8 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 30% of all defects recorded against failed GSXR 1000 RAL8 tests.