Suzuki Gsx R750 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Gsx R750 car check
Is the Suzuki Gsx R750 reliable? We analysed 679 real MOT tests across 106 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Gsx R750 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, reflector on motorcycle missing and direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Gsx R750.
Suzuki Gsx R750 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Gsx R750. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Gsx R750 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Gsx R750 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Gsx R750 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Gsx R750 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Gsx R750 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Gsx R750 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Gsx R750 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Gsx R750 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 50 | 84.0% | 9,891 | 14,792 | 17,762 |
| 2003 | 137 | 81.8% | 9,831 | 18,138 | 25,090 |
| 2002 | 275 | 82.5% | 9,804 | 14,737 | 21,042 |
Suzuki Gsx R750 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Gsx R750 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Gsx R750
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
81.8% MOT pass rate from 137 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Gsx R750 is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.0% across 50 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Gsx R750 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Gsx R750 THIS CAR | 80.1% | 679 | 16,409 mi | 24 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Ford Mondeo Titanium X B-s Edn TDCI | 87.5% | 562 | 100,906 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Gsx R750 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Gsx R750Should you buy a used Suzuki Gsx R750?
The Suzuki Gsx R750 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.1% across 679 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Gsx R750 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (12 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (9), and direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (6). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Suzuki Gsx R750 owner drives around 891 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Suzuki Gsx R750 models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.