Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs (2018)
2018 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs
CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 AL8 ABS is a genuinely reliable motorcycle, with a 90.6% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—and only 10.3% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below the typical concern threshold. This is a machine that's built to last the distance.
These bikes are averaging just 7,827 miles at test time, suggesting light use for their age, and they're racking up fewer than half a failure per vehicle on record with just 1.2 advisories each. If you're buying one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the basics like fluid condition and brake function rather than expecting structural gremlins—the real wear point will be routine maintenance and tyres.
What to check before buying a 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 159 | 90.4% | 0.38 |
| Other (4%) | 6 | 96.7% | 0.17 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs 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 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs vehicles fall between 4,342 and 9,894 miles.
2018 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 Al8 Abs — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 142 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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