Suzuki Gsxs 1000 S Katana (2020)
2020 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 S Katana
CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2020 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 S Katana. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This Katana is a genuinely reliable bike with a 90.6% first-time MOT pass rate, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 1.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—not a concern. The average bike sees just 0.18 failures and 0.2 advisories per test, suggesting owners are keeping them in good shape.
At a median of 3,414 miles for a four-year-old machine, these are lightly ridden bikes, which explains the strong pass rate and low defect frequency. Before buying, verify the specific bike's service history and check the chain, sprockets and brake condition in person, since riders can easily rack up damage through neglect between MOTs.
What to check before buying a 2020 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 S Katana
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 (97%) | 103 | 90.3% | 0.18 |
| Other (3%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 S Katana 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 2020 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 S Katana vehicles fall between 2,153 and 4,867 miles.
2020 Suzuki Gsxs 1000 S Katana — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 86 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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