Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki Gsxs vs Honda CB1300
The Suzuki Gsxs passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB1300: 91.4% vs 89.3%, a 2.1-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Suzuki Gsxs | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 91.4% | 89.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +4.1 pts | +4.5 pts |
| Engine size | 999cc | 1,284cc |
| Rank among all models | #588 of 5428 | #1180 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 9,172 | 15,887 |
| MOT tests analysed | 6,766 | 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
| Component | Suzuki Gsxs | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Steering & suspension | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Brakes | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Structure & body | 0.6% | 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 test year
| Test year | Suzuki Gsxs | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 91.6% | 89.7% |
| 2019 | 90.6% | 89.7% |
| 2020 | 91.6% | 89.5% |
| 2021 | 92.6% | 88.7% |
| 2022 | 91.3% | 89.5% |
| 2023 | 91.0% | 89.2% |
| 2024 | 92.8% | 90.4% |
| 2025 | 90.0% | 90.4% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Suzuki Gsxs | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 93.1% | 91.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 90.1% | 90.2% |
| 20k-30k miles | 87.4% | 87.8% |
| 30k-40k miles | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 40k-50k miles | 93.3% | 84.8% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Suzuki Gsxs vs Honda CB1300 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Suzuki Gsxs or the Honda CB1300?
The Suzuki Gsxs passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB1300: 91.4% vs 89.3%, a 2.1-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class the two are level (+4.1 vs +4.5 points against comparable bikes), so the raw gap is mostly down to how old and how used each fleet is. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Suzuki Gsxs fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 1.6% of Suzuki Gsxs MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (1.0%).
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%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Suzuki Gsxs or the Honda CB1300?
At 40k-50k miles the Suzuki Gsxs passes first time more often: 93.3% for the Suzuki Gsxs vs 84.8% for the Honda CB1300.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.