Suzuki Gsx (2016)
2016 Suzuki Gsx
CarHunch analysed 450 real MOT records for the 2016 Suzuki Gsx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Suzuki GSX is a genuinely reliable proposition: its 94.5% first-time pass rate sits well clear of the 80% UK average, and only 14.7% of examples have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a low concern for a buyer. These bikes are running light at 8,894 miles median, suggesting gentle use across the fleet.
With less than half a failure per vehicle on average and 1.8 advisories each, owners are looking at straightforward, low-cost MOT visits. Check the service history and brake condition before buying; that's where the minor advisory work clusters, and it'll tell you whether the previous keeper actually cared.
What to check before buying a 2016 Suzuki Gsx
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Suzuki Gsx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Suzuki Gsx vehicles fall between 4,972 and 13,814 miles.
2016 Suzuki Gsx — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 321 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Suzuki Gsx
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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34%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.7%
Exhaust noisy
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26%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.9%
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10.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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10%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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10%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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7.6%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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