Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 vs Kawasaki Z1000

The Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 passes its MOT first time more often than the Kawasaki Z1000: 89.8% vs 84.5%, a 5.3-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0	Kawasaki Z1000
First-time pass rate	89.8%	84.5%
Outright fail rate	3.8%	7.5%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+0.8 pts	-0.5 pts
Engine size	749cc	953cc
Rank among all models	#1025 of 5428	#2613 of 5428
Median miles at test	5,022	17,154
MOT tests analysed	560	22,743
Most common failure	lamps and reflectors	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

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

Component	Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0	Kawasaki Z1000
Lights & signalling	2.3%	4.0%
Brakes	1.1%	2.2%
Steering & suspension	0.4%	1.9%
Tyres & wheels	0.5%	1.6%
Structure & body	0.7%	0.6%
Fuel & exhaust	0%	0.4%
Drive system	0%	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

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0	Kawasaki Z1000
2023	87.2%	86.5%
2024	90.1%	85.1%
2025	92.1%	85.9%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

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

Mileage	Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0	Kawasaki Z1000
0k-10k miles	90.6%	87.2%
10k-20k miles	84.8%	85.7%

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

Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 vs Kawasaki Z1000 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 or the Kawasaki Z1000?

The Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 passes its MOT first time more often than the Kawasaki Z1000: 89.8% vs 84.5%, a 5.3-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 still comes out ahead: +0.8 points vs comparable bikes for the Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0, -0.5 for the Kawasaki Z1000. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 2.3% of Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.1%).

What does the Kawasaki Z1000 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 4.0% of Kawasaki Z1000 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (2.2%).

SUZUKI GSXS 750 Z AM0 89.8% pass · 560 tests KAWASAKI Z1000 84.5% pass · 22.7k tests

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