Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 vs Honda CBR1100XX
The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR1100XX: 90.7% vs 87.1%, a 3.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 90.7% | 87.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 2.8% | 8.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +3.3 pts | +4.8 pts |
| Engine size | 999cc | 1,137cc |
| Rank among all models | #748 of 5428 | #1884 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 7,424 | 27,599 |
| MOT tests analysed | 676 | 105,141 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | brakes |
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 | Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Brakes | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Steering & suspension | 0% | 2.4% |
| Structure & body | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Drive system | 0% | 0.4% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 0.2% |
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 | Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89.5% | 87.0% |
| 2020 | 90.4% | 85.9% |
| 2021 | 91.1% | 87.6% |
| 2022 | 88.7% | 87.5% |
| 2023 | 92.5% | 87.4% |
| 2024 | 91.0% | 87.1% |
| 2025 | 92.7% | 88.1% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 91.4% | 92.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 89.5% | 90.2% |
| 20k-30k miles | 86.7% | 87.9% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 vs Honda CBR1100XX FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 or the Honda CBR1100XX?
The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR1100XX: 90.7% vs 87.1%, a 3.6-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBR1100XX still comes out ahead: +3.3 points vs comparable bikes for the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6, +4.8 for the Honda CBR1100XX. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 1.5% of Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (1.0%).
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%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 or the Honda CBR1100XX?
At 20k-30k miles the Honda CBR1100XX passes first time more often: 86.7% for the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 L6 vs 87.9% for the Honda CBR1100XX.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.