SUZUKI GSR 750 L1

749cc Petrol Class 2

#1541 of 5426 overall #170 of 680 SUZUKIs #936 of 2787 other bikes

88.2%

first-time pass rate

5.1%

failed outright

11,323

median miles at test

3,130

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2025

The GSR 750 L1's first-time pass rate has risen 3.3 points since 2014, 85.6% to 88.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSR 750 L1's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSR 750 L1 passes first time 90.0% of the time; by 40k that's 88.7%.

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 750 L1

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	65	22.7	0.9×
brakes	62	21.7	0.3×
lighting and signalling	36	12.6	0.2×
tyres	29	10.1	1.4×
structure and attachments	25	8.7	0.9×
tyres and wheels	22	7.7	0.3×
reg plates and vin	19	6.6	0.8×
Identification of the vehicle	13	4.5	1.8×
suspension	8	2.8	0.3×
drive system	7	2.4	0.3×

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 750 L1 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 750 L1.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (89.0% pass). Weakest: 2012 (86.7%).

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 750 L1 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSR 750 L1 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSR 750 L1 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.2% of its 3,130 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1541 of 5426 models.

What does a GSR 750 L1 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 23% of all defects recorded against failed GSR 750 L1 tests.

How many miles will a GSR 750 L1 last?

The median GSR 750 L1 shows 11,323 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 88.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.