SUZUKI GSXS 750 Y AL9
Pass rate over time
The GSXS 750 Y AL9's first-time pass rate has risen 8.1 points since 2022, 83.3% to 91.4%.
What fails on a GSXS 750 Y AL9
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
24 | 52.2 | 1.5× |
| tyres |
|
9 | 19.6 | 1.5× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 8.7 | 2.6× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 6.5 | 0.7× |
| brakes |
|
2 | 4.3 | 0.1× |
| suspension |
|
2 | 4.3 | 0.4× |
| steering |
|
1 | 2.2 | 0.4× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 2.2 | 0.8× |
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 GSXS 750 Y AL9 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, HONDA CB600 HORNET, TRIUMPH TRIDENT).
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 GSXS 750 Y AL9.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (93.8% pass). Weakest: 2019 (87.6%).
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 GSXS 750 Y AL9 FAQ
Is the SUZUKI GSXS 750 Y AL9 reliable?
The SUZUKI GSXS 750 Y AL9 is more reliable than average for its class: 89.1% of its 669 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1243 of 5426 models.
What does a GSXS 750 Y AL9 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 52% of all defects recorded against failed GSXS 750 Y AL9 tests.