Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx car check
Is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx reliable? We analysed 1,112 real MOT tests across 178 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 351 | 89.7% | 14,658 | 20,913 | 25,837 |
| 1999 | 691 | 85.7% | 13,303 | 21,310 | 28,952 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx Last?
Based on 178 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.7% MOT pass rate from 351 tests
85.7% MOT pass rate from 691 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.7% across 351 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx THIS CAR | 87.9% | 1,112 | 20,893 mi | 27 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Morgan Unknown | 91.1% | 2,129 | 6,382 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Gsx 1300 RxShould you buy a used Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx?
The Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 1,112 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (14 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (10), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (10). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx owner drives around 626 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.