Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda CBR1100XX vs Suzuki GSXR1000
The Honda CBR1100XX passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSXR1000: 87.1% vs 83.8%, a 3.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Honda CBR1100XX | Suzuki GSXR1000 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 87.1% | 83.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 8.1% | 8.0% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +4.8 pts | -1.2 pts |
| Engine size | 1,137cc | 988cc |
| Rank among all models | #1884 of 5428 | #2791 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 27,599 | 15,582 |
| MOT tests analysed | 105,141 | 97,498 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Honda CBR1100XX | Suzuki GSXR1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 2.4% | 4.4% |
| Brakes | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Steering & suspension | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Tyres & wheels | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Structure & body | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Drive system | 0.4% | 0.3% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Honda CBR1100XX | Suzuki GSXR1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 86.7% | 84.5% |
| 2019 | 87.0% | 83.1% |
| 2020 | 85.9% | 83.8% |
| 2021 | 87.6% | 83.6% |
| 2022 | 87.5% | 84.1% |
| 2023 | 87.4% | 84.9% |
| 2024 | 87.1% | 85.3% |
| 2025 | 88.1% | 86.2% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Honda CBR1100XX | Suzuki GSXR1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 92.9% | 87.0% |
| 10k-20k miles | 90.2% | 84.4% |
| 20k-30k miles | 87.9% | 81.8% |
| 30k-40k miles | 85.9% | 79.0% |
| 40k-50k miles | 84.0% | 77.3% |
| 50k-60k miles | 81.9% | 79.9% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Honda CBR1100XX vs Suzuki GSXR1000 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Honda CBR1100XX or the Suzuki GSXR1000?
The Honda CBR1100XX passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSXR1000: 87.1% vs 83.8%, a 3.3-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBR1100XX still comes out ahead: +4.8 points vs comparable bikes for the Honda CBR1100XX, -1.2 for the Suzuki GSXR1000. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Honda CBR1100XX fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 3.1% of Honda CBR1100XX MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (2.4%).
What does the Suzuki GSXR1000 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 4.4% of Suzuki GSXR1000 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (1.9%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Honda CBR1100XX or the Suzuki GSXR1000?
At 50k-60k miles the Honda CBR1100XX passes first time more often: 81.9% for the Honda CBR1100XX vs 79.9% for the Suzuki GSXR1000.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.