SUZUKI GSXS 1000 RQ M2
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The GSXS 1000 RQ M2's first-time pass rate has risen 4.2 points since 2024, 87.0% to 91.2%.
What fails on a GSXS 1000 RQ M2
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 33.3 | 0.7× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 22.2 | 3.0× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 16.7 | 0.8× |
| tyres |
|
3 | 16.7 | 0.8× |
| brakes |
|
1 | 5.6 | — |
| suspension |
|
1 | 5.6 | 0.2× |
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 GSXS 1000 RQ M2 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO, HONDA CB1300).
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 GSXS 1000 RQ M2.
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2022 (91.5% pass). Weakest: 2021 (88.5%).
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 GSXS 1000 RQ M2 FAQ
Is the SUZUKI GSXS 1000 RQ M2 reliable?
The SUZUKI GSXS 1000 RQ M2 is more reliable than average for its class: 90.0% of its 570 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #960 of 5428 models.
What does a GSXS 1000 RQ M2 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 33% of all defects recorded against failed GSXS 1000 RQ M2 tests.
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