SUZUKI GSR 750 L3

749cc Petrol Class 2

#1722 of 5426 overall #199 of 680 SUZUKIs #1043 of 2787 other bikes

87.6%

first-time pass rate

5.5%

failed outright

9,669

median miles at test

986

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2016–2025

The GSR 750 L3's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2016 (86.4% → 85.9%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSR 750 L3's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSR 750 L3 passes first time 90.0% of the time; by 20k that's 83.8%.

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 L3

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	25	30.1	1.4×
tyres	17	20.5	2.2×
brakes	11	13.3	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	8	9.6	3.5×
tyres and wheels	6	7.2	0.3×
suspension	5	6	0.7×
structure and attachments	4	4.8	0.6×
drive system	3	3.6	0.4×
lighting and signalling	2	2.4	0.1×
reg plates and vin	2	2.4	0.2×

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 L3 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 L3.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (87.6% pass). Weakest: 2013 (87.6%).

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 L3 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSR 750 L3 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSR 750 L3 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.6% of its 986 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1722 of 5426 models.

What does a GSR 750 L3 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 30% of all defects recorded against failed GSR 750 L3 tests.

How many miles will a GSR 750 L3 last?

The median GSR 750 L3 shows 9,669 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 83.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.