Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Yamaha Vmax 1700 vs Suzuki GSX1300R
The Yamaha Vmax 1700 passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSX1300R: 91.7% vs 86.3%, a 5.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Yamaha Vmax 1700 | Suzuki GSX1300R |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 91.7% | 86.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Median miles at test | 7,470 | 18,876 |
| MOT tests analysed | 767 | 48,351 |
| Most common failure | brakes | 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.