SUZUKI GSXR 750 L1

750cc Petrol Class 2

#1666 of 5426 overall #191 of 680 SUZUKIs #70 of 226 sport bikes

87.8%

first-time pass rate

5.8%

failed outright

10,486

median miles at test

3,012

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2025

The GSXR 750 L1's first-time pass rate has risen 4.2 points since 2014, 84.0% to 88.2%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSXR 750 L1's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSXR 750 L1 passes first time 90.1% of the time; by 40k that's 75.0%.

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 L1

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	61	19.2	0.8×
lighting and signalling	56	17.6	0.4×
brakes	50	15.7	0.3×
reg plates and vin	47	14.8	1.9×
suspension	30	9.4	1.2×
tyres and wheels	18	5.7	0.3×
steering and suspension	15	4.7	0.1×
tyres	15	4.7	0.6×
Identification of the vehicle	14	4.4	2.0×
structure and attachments	12	3.8	0.4×

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 750 L1 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 L1.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (88.6% pass). Weakest: 2011 (87.3%).

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 L1 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSXR 750 L1 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSXR 750 L1 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.8% of its 3,012 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1666 of 5426 models.

What does a GSXR 750 L1 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 19% of all defects recorded against failed GSXR 750 L1 tests.

What is the best year of GSXR 750 L1 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (88.6%) and 2011 worst (87.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSXR 750 L1 last?

The median GSXR 750 L1 shows 10,486 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 75.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.