Suzuki GSXR750 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki GSXR750 car check
Is the Suzuki GSXR750 reliable? We analysed 120,828 real MOT tests across 12,545 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki GSXR750 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 stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki GSXR750.
Suzuki GSXR750 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki GSXR750. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki GSXR750 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki GSXR750 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki GSXR750 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki GSXR750 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki GSXR750 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki GSXR750 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki GSXR750 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki GSXR750 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 80 | 92.5% | 4,361 | 8,732 | 23,608 |
| 2014 | 100 | 82.0% | 7,036 | 15,260 | 25,336 |
| 2012 | 341 | 90.3% | 5,885 | 9,590 | 16,032 |
| 2011 | 1,145 | 89.8% | 7,210 | 11,674 | 17,118 |
| 2010 | 1,921 | 86.7% | 7,344 | 12,123 | 18,197 |
| 2009 | 2,742 | 87.5% | 6,762 | 11,412 | 17,593 |
| 2008 | 4,476 | 86.7% | 7,866 | 12,657 | 19,307 |
| 2007 | 7,980 | 86.3% | 8,227 | 13,551 | 20,950 |
| 2006 | 8,710 | 85.7% | 8,479 | 13,883 | 21,011 |
| 2005 | 10,096 | 84.8% | 8,996 | 14,461 | 21,830 |
| 2004 | 12,636 | 83.6% | 9,648 | 15,618 | 23,119 |
| 2003 | 7,926 | 84.0% | 9,657 | 15,239 | 23,760 |
| 2002 | 8,287 | 83.5% | 11,248 | 17,491 | 26,457 |
| 2001 | 2,412 | 82.8% | 11,319 | 17,977 | 26,832 |
| 2000 | 6,234 | 81.2% | 13,928 | 20,611 | 28,319 |
| 1999 | 7,345 | 81.5% | 14,631 | 21,139 | 28,824 |
| 1998 | 8,668 | 80.4% | 16,966 | 23,543 | 32,075 |
| 1997 | 6,650 | 78.9% | 17,831 | 25,225 | 33,724 |
| 1996 | 6,414 | 78.1% | 18,780 | 25,932 | 34,029 |
| 1995 | 1,424 | 77.6% | 17,581 | 25,034 | 33,188 |
How Long Does a Suzuki GSXR750 Last?
Based on 12,545 Suzuki GSXR750 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki GSXR750 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki GSXR750 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 GSXR750
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.5% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
77.6% MOT pass rate from 1,424 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki GSXR750 is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 80 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki GSXR750 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki GSXR750 THIS CAR | 83.0% | 120,828 | 18,663 mi | 40 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 |
| Volkswagen Golf Life TSI | 91.6% | 48,594 | 30,950 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki GSXR750 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki GSXR750Should you buy a used Suzuki GSXR750?
The Suzuki GSXR750 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.0% across 120,828 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 GSXR750 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (1,706 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (1,690), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (956). 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 GSXR750 owner drives around 755 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 GSXR750 models stay on UK roads for around 40 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.