SUZUKI GSXR 750 K8

749cc Petrol Class 2

#2611 of 5426 overall #320 of 680 SUZUKIs #121 of 226 sport bikes

84.5%

first-time pass rate

6.7%

failed outright

12,404

median miles at test

6,538

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The GSXR 750 K8's first-time pass rate has risen 2.6 points since 2011, 82.7% to 85.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSXR 750 K8's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSXR 750 K8 passes first time 85.6% of the time; by 40k that's 81.2%.

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 K8

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	163	20.2	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	123	15.2	0.9×
brakes	121	15	0.3×
reg plates and vin	90	11.2	1.4×
tyres and wheels	69	8.6	0.5×
steering and suspension	62	7.7	0.3×
structure and attachments	57	7.1	1.0×
tyres	45	5.6	1.0×
Identification of the vehicle	40	5	2.6×
suspension	37	4.6	0.6×

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 K8 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 K8.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (85.8% pass). Weakest: 2009 (83.3%).

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 K8 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSXR 750 K8 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSXR 750 K8 is about average for its class: 84.5% of its 6,538 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2611 of 5426 models.

What does a GSXR 750 K8 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 20% of all defects recorded against failed GSXR 750 K8 tests.

What is the best year of GSXR 750 K8 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (85.8%) and 2009 worst (83.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSXR 750 K8 last?

The median GSXR 750 K8 shows 12,404 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 81.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.