Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Suzuki Gsxs 1000 GT+ vs Honda CB1300
The Suzuki Gsxs 1000 GT+ passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB1300 — 94.3% vs 89.3%, a 5.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Suzuki Gsxs 1000 GT+ | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 94.3% | 89.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Median miles at test | 6,111 | 15,887 |
| MOT tests analysed | 333 | 25,878 |
| Most common failure | structure and attachments | 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.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.