Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2 vs Honda CB1300

The Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB1300: 90.0% vs 89.3%, a 0.7-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2	Honda CB1300
First-time pass rate	90.0%	89.3%
Outright fail rate	2.3%	5.0%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+0.7 pts	+4.5 pts
Engine size	999cc	1,284cc
Rank among all models	#960 of 5428	#1180 of 5428
Median miles at test	4,738	15,887
MOT tests analysed	570	25,878
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

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2	Honda CB1300
Lights & signalling	1.1%	1.6%
Tyres & wheels	0.5%	1.5%
Steering & suspension	0.2%	1.5%
Brakes	0.2%	1.4%
Structure & body	0.5%	0.2%
Fuel & exhaust	0%	0.2%
Drive system	0%	0.1%

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 mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2	Honda CB1300
0k-10k miles	92.1%	91.9%
10k-20k miles	78.7%	90.2%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2 vs Honda CB1300 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2 or the Honda CB1300?

The Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB1300: 90.0% vs 89.3%, a 0.7-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CB1300 still comes out ahead: +0.7 points vs comparable bikes for the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2, +4.5 for the Honda CB1300. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 1.1% of Suzuki Gsxs 1000 RQ M2 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (0.5%).

What does the Honda CB1300 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 1.6% of Honda CB1300 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (1.5%).

SUZUKI GSXS 1000 RQ M2 90.0% pass · 570 tests HONDA CB1300 89.3% pass · 25.9k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.