SUZUKI GSXR 750 K7

749cc Petrol Class 2

#2749 of 5426 overall #344 of 680 SUZUKIs #127 of 226 sport bikes

84.0%

first-time pass rate

7.5%

failed outright

13,465

median miles at test

7,880

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2009–2025

The GSXR 750 K7's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2009 (83.5% → 82.7%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSXR 750 K7's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSXR 750 K7 passes first time 87.2% of the time; by 40k that's 83.2%.

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 750 K7

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	221	21	1.2×
lighting and signalling	215	20.4	0.5×
brakes	149	14.2	0.3×
reg plates and vin	118	11.2	1.9×
tyres and wheels	116	11	0.6×
steering and suspension	72	6.8	0.3×
tyres	51	4.8	0.9×
Identification of the vehicle	40	3.8	2.2×
structure and attachments	37	3.5	0.6×
suspension	34	3.2	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 750 K7 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CBR600F, HONDA CBR900RR, YAMAHA YZF-R6).

HONDA CBR600F 81.7% pass · 202k tests HONDA CBR900RR 83.2% pass · 166k tests YAMAHA YZF-R6 79.0% pass · 155k tests SUZUKI GSXR600 76.7% pass · 149k 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 750 K7.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2006 (85.6% pass). Weakest: 2007 (83.6%).

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 750 K7 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSXR 750 K7 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSXR 750 K7 is about average for its class: 84.0% of its 7,880 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2749 of 5426 models.

What does a GSXR 750 K7 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 21% of all defects recorded against failed GSXR 750 K7 tests.

What is the best year of GSXR 750 K7 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (85.6%) and 2007 worst (83.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSXR 750 K7 last?

The median GSXR 750 K7 shows 13,465 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 83.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.