Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda CBR 600 RR-C vs Suzuki GSXR750
The Honda CBR 600 RR-C passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSXR750: 89.3% vs 79.8%, a 9.5-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Honda CBR 600 RR-C | Suzuki GSXR750 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 89.3% | 79.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 5.2% | 11.4% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +1.9 pts | -4.4 pts |
| Engine size | 599cc | 749cc |
| Rank among all models | #1180 of 5428 | #3628 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 7,931 | 18,166 |
| MOT tests analysed | 559 | 99,227 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Honda CBR 600 RR-C | Suzuki GSXR750 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Brakes | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Steering & suspension | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Structure & body | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Drive system | 0% | 0.8% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 0.8% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Honda CBR 600 RR-C | Suzuki GSXR750 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 86.6% | 81.0% |
| 2018 | 90.6% | 82.1% |
| 2019 | 93.6% | 81.6% |
| 2020 | 89.7% | 82.2% |
| 2021 | 90.7% | 81.6% |
| 2022 | 86.7% | 82.2% |
| 2023 | 87.5% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 90.9% | 85.2% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Honda CBR 600 RR-C | Suzuki GSXR750 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 91.6% | 85.3% |
| 10k-20k miles | 88.1% | 81.6% |
| 20k-30k miles | 81.5% | 77.3% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Honda CBR 600 RR-C vs Suzuki GSXR750 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Honda CBR 600 RR-C or the Suzuki GSXR750?
The Honda CBR 600 RR-C passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSXR750: 89.3% vs 79.8%, a 9.5-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBR 600 RR-C still comes out ahead: +1.9 points vs comparable bikes for the Honda CBR 600 RR-C, -4.4 for the Suzuki GSXR750. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Honda CBR 600 RR-C fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 2.7% of Honda CBR 600 RR-C MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (1.8%).
What does the Suzuki GSXR750 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 6.2% of Suzuki GSXR750 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (3.7%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Honda CBR 600 RR-C or the Suzuki GSXR750?
At 20k-30k miles the Honda CBR 600 RR-C passes first time more often: 81.5% for the Honda CBR 600 RR-C vs 77.3% for the Suzuki GSXR750.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.