SUZUKI GSXR 1000 RAL7
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The GSXR 1000 RAL7's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.7 points since 2020, 95.8% to 94.1%.
What fails on a GSXR 1000 RAL7
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
19 | 33.9 | 0.8× |
| tyres |
|
10 | 17.9 | 1.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
10 | 17.9 | 3.7× |
| brakes |
|
6 | 10.7 | 0.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
6 | 10.7 | 0.6× |
| steering |
|
3 | 5.4 | 0.6× |
| suspension |
|
2 | 3.6 | 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
On first-time pass rate the GSXR 1000 RAL7 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).
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 RAL7.
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (93.3% pass). Weakest: 2018 (92.7%).
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 GSXR 1000 RAL7 FAQ
Is the SUZUKI GSXR 1000 RAL7 reliable?
The SUZUKI GSXR 1000 RAL7 is more reliable than average for its class: 93.1% of its 1,164 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #279 of 5428 models.
What does a GSXR 1000 RAL7 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 34% of all defects recorded against failed GSXR 1000 RAL7 tests.
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