SUZUKI GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS

1000cc Petrol Class 2

#454 of 5426 overall #44 of 680 SUZUKIs #11 of 226 sport bikes

92.1%

first-time pass rate

3.3%

failed outright

6,524

median miles at test

1,538

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2020–2025

The GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.6 points since 2020, 94.8% to 90.2%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS passes first time 92.1% of the time; by 20k 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 GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	29	33.7	0.8×
Identification of the vehicle	16	18.6	4.5×
structure and attachments	12	14	0.9×
brakes	10	11.6	0.1×
tyres	7	8.1	0.6×
audible warning (Horn)	5	5.8	1.8×
suspension	4	4.7	0.3×
steering	3	3.5	0.5×

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 GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).

YAMAHA YZF-R1 84.1% pass · 232k tests HONDA CBR900RR 83.2% pass · 166k tests TRIUMPH DAYTONA 83.6% pass · 113k tests HONDA CBR1100XX 87.1% pass · 105k 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 GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2017 (92.4% pass). Weakest: 2019 (90.6%).

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 GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS reliable?

The SUZUKI GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS is more reliable than average for its class: 92.1% of its 1,538 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #454 of 5426 models.

What does a GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 34% of all defects recorded against failed GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS tests.

What is the best year of GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (92.4%) and 2019 worst (90.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS last?

The median GSXR 1000 AL7 ABS shows 6,524 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 88.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.