SUZUKI GSX 600 FX
Pass rate over time
The GSX 600 FX's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.0 points since 2006, 85.1% to 78.1%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GSX 600 FX passes first time 85.5% of the time; by 30k that's 61.3%.
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 GSX 600 FX
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
32 | 32 |
| steering and suspension |
|
16 | 16 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
13 | 13 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
13 | 13 |
| structure and attachments |
|
6 | 6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 6 |
| steering |
|
5 | 5 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the GSX 600 FX beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 GSX 600 FX.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2000 (81.2% pass). Weakest: 1999 (81.0%).
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.