SUZUKI GSXS 1000 S KATANA
Pass rate over time
The GSXS 1000 S KATANA's first-time pass rate has risen 2.2 points since 2022, 89.7% to 91.9%.
What fails on a GSXS 1000 S KATANA
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
17 | 48.6 | 1.1× |
| tyres |
|
7 | 20 | 1.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 14.3 | 1.0× |
| steering |
|
4 | 11.4 | 1.0× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 2.9 | 0.6× |
| brakes |
|
1 | 2.9 | — |
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 S KATANA 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 S KATANA.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (91.9% pass). Weakest: 2021 (86.4%).
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 S KATANA FAQ
Is the SUZUKI GSXS 1000 S KATANA reliable?
The SUZUKI GSXS 1000 S KATANA is more reliable than average for its class: 91.3% of its 749 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #618 of 5426 models.
What does a GSXS 1000 S KATANA fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 49% of all defects recorded against failed GSXS 1000 S KATANA tests.
What is the best year of GSXS 1000 S KATANA to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (91.9%) and 2021 worst (86.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.