SUZUKI GSXR 600 K9

599cc Petrol Class 2

#2820 of 5426 overall #352 of 680 SUZUKIs #136 of 226 sport bikes

83.7%

first-time pass rate

7.4%

failed outright

10,588

median miles at test

1,574

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The GSXR 600 K9's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.4 points since 2012, 82.1% to 79.7%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSXR 600 K9's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSXR 600 K9 passes first time 85.2% of the time; by 30k that's 83.3%.

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 GSXR 600 K9

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	39	18.8	1.1×
lighting and signalling	37	17.8	0.5×
brakes	28	13.5	0.3×
tyres and wheels	18	8.7	0.5×
tyres	18	8.7	1.4×
reg plates and vin	17	8.2	1.4×
suspension	15	7.2	1.2×
structure and attachments	15	7.2	1.3×
steering and suspension	11	5.3	0.2×
steering	10	4.8	1.4×

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 600 K9 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CBR600F, YAMAHA YZF-R6, SUZUKI GSXR600).

HONDA CBR600F 81.7% pass · 202k tests YAMAHA YZF-R6 79.0% pass · 155k tests SUZUKI GSXR600 76.7% pass · 149k tests SUZUKI GSXR750 79.8% pass · 99.2k 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 600 K9.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2009 (85.8% pass). Weakest: 2010 (82.7%).

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 600 K9 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSXR 600 K9 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSXR 600 K9 is about average for its class: 83.7% of its 1,574 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2820 of 5426 models.

What does a GSXR 600 K9 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 19% of all defects recorded against failed GSXR 600 K9 tests.

What is the best year of GSXR 600 K9 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (85.8%) and 2010 worst (82.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSXR 600 K9 last?

The median GSXR 600 K9 shows 10,588 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 83.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.