Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z Al8 (2018)

100 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.9% first-time pass rate

2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z Al8

CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z Al8. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 750 is a solid performer on the MOT bench, posting an 84.9% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%, and only 8% of these bikes have ever picked up a dangerous defect—well within acceptable territory for a middleweight sports bike. The low failure count of 0.45 per vehicle shows these machines are mechanically straightforward.

With a median mileage of just 6,568 miles for a six-year-old bike, most examples are genuinely lightly used, though average mileage sits at 8,473 miles, suggesting some have seen more road time. The 1.6 advisories per vehicle are routine maintenance markers rather than structural concerns—if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm service history and suspension condition, which typically racks up minor advisories on these bikes.

Average reliability 4.9% above UK average
84.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
6,568
typical mileage
4,156–10,005 middle half
8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.45
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z Al8

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 (99%) 99 84.7% 0.45
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z Al8 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.

4,156
low mileage
6,568
typical
10,005
high mileage

Half of all 2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z Al8 vehicles fall between 4,156 and 10,005 miles.

2018 Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z Al8 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.

78 71 2021 2025

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

4.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.45
Avg failures per vehicle
1.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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