SUZUKI GSR

749cc Petrol Class 2

#1748 of 5426 overall #204 of 680 SUZUKIs #1058 of 2787 other bikes

87.5%

first-time pass rate

5.2%

failed outright

9,250

median miles at test

7,727

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2009–2025

The GSR's first-time pass rate has risen 9.6 points since 2009, 76.7% to 86.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSR's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSR passes first time 89.7% of the time; by 50k that's 72.7%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a GSR

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	212	30.7	1.3×
tyres	109	15.8	1.8×
brakes	100	14.5	0.2×
structure and attachments	71	10.3	1.1×
Identification of the vehicle	55	8	3.0×
lighting and signalling	36	5.2	0.1×
suspension	35	5.1	0.6×
tyres and wheels	30	4.3	0.2×
audible warning (Horn)	22	3.2	1.6×
steering	21	3	0.6×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the GSR beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GSR.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2012 (91.0% pass). Weakest: 2006 (84.7%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

SUZUKI GSR FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSR reliable?

The SUZUKI GSR is more reliable than average for its class: 87.5% of its 7,727 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1748 of 5426 models.

What does a GSR fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 31% of all defects recorded against failed GSR tests.

What is the best year of GSR to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (91.0%) and 2006 worst (84.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSR last?

The median GSR shows 9,250 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 72.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.