Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 216 vehicles, the 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs (2018)

216 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs

CarHunch analysed 216 real MOT records for the 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 750 is a reliable bike, passing its MOT first time in 87.6% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—with only 10.7% ever recording a dangerous defect, so safety concerns are minimal. The petrol variant's 87.2% pass rate confirms consistency across the sample.

At just 8,189 miles on average for a six-year-old sports bike, these machines are either cherished weekend runners or low-mileage commuters, which explains the strong MOT performance. Failure rates average 0.52 per vehicle and advisories 1.5, suggesting minor wear items rather than structural problems—but if you're buying one, check the service history closely, as light use can mask deferred maintenance on older bikes.

We have limited data for the 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.52

Over 4.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

These stats describe 216 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 216 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	205	90.3%	0.54

Colour Breakdown

Based on 231 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 55.4%

128

Red 44.6%

103

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,388

typical

4,252

low mileage

10,222

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs vehicles fall between 4,252 and 10,222 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,252 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,252–10,222 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abss sit.

⚠ Over 13,799 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abs — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Al8 Abss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 165 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% 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

4.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.52

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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