Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs vs Triumph Speed Triple
The Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Speed Triple: 92.4% vs 85.6%, a 6.8-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs | Triumph Speed Triple |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 92.4% | 85.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 3.6% | 7.3% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +3.7 pts | -0.2 pts |
| Engine size | 999cc | 1,050cc |
| Rank among all models | #405 of 5428 | #2333 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 6,722 | 12,419 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,584 | 74,618 |
| 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 Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs | Triumph Speed Triple |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 1.4% | 3.2% |
| Brakes | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Steering & suspension | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Structure & body | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 0.3% |
| Drive system | 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 Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs | Triumph Speed Triple |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 96.9% | 88.2% |
| 2021 | 91.3% | 86.6% |
| 2022 | 92.3% | 87.2% |
| 2023 | 92.3% | 87.3% |
| 2024 | 91.3% | 87.3% |
| 2025 | 92.1% | 87.7% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs | Triumph Speed Triple |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 93.6% | 88.2% |
| 10k-20k miles | 89.3% | 85.5% |
| 20k-30k miles | 83.3% | 82.8% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs vs Triumph Speed Triple FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs or the Triumph Speed Triple?
The Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Speed Triple: 92.4% vs 85.6%, a 6.8-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs still comes out ahead: +3.7 points vs comparable bikes for the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs, -0.2 for the Triumph Speed Triple. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 1.4% of Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (0.9%).
What does the Triumph Speed Triple fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.2% of Triumph Speed Triple MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (2.3%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs or the Triumph Speed Triple?
They are level: at 20k-30k miles the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 AL8 Abs passes 83.3% first time and the Triumph Speed Triple 82.8%.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.