Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda CBR600 vs Suzuki GSXR600
The Honda CBR600 passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSXR600: 79.4% vs 76.7%, a 2.7-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Honda CBR600 | Suzuki GSXR600 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 79.4% | 76.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 13.4% | 14.4% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -3.1 pts | -7.8 pts |
| Engine size | 599cc | 599cc |
| Rank among all models | #3705 of 5428 | #4096 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 25,845 | 17,241 |
| MOT tests analysed | 19,030 | 149,443 |
| Most common failure | brakes | 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 CBR600 | Suzuki GSXR600 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| Brakes | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Steering & suspension | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| Tyres & wheels | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Structure & body | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Drive system | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 1.1% | 0.9% |
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 CBR600 | Suzuki GSXR600 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 81.3% | 76.8% |
| 2019 | 79.2% | 76.7% |
| 2020 | 81.7% | 79.2% |
| 2021 | 82.3% | 77.4% |
| 2022 | 83.5% | 78.7% |
| 2023 | 85.4% | 78.8% |
| 2024 | 89.0% | 79.3% |
| 2025 | 83.2% | 81.5% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Honda CBR600 | Suzuki GSXR600 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 85.2% | 84.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 83.0% | 78.0% |
| 20k-30k miles | 80.4% | 72.9% |
| 30k-40k miles | 76.0% | 68.5% |
| 40k-50k miles | 74.6% | 67.0% |
| 50k-60k miles | 74.2% | 65.1% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Honda CBR600 vs Suzuki GSXR600 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Honda CBR600 or the Suzuki GSXR600?
The Honda CBR600 passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSXR600: 79.4% vs 76.7%, a 2.7-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBR600 still comes out ahead: -3.1 points vs comparable bikes for the Honda CBR600, -7.8 for the Suzuki GSXR600. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Honda CBR600 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 5.1% of Honda CBR600 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (5.0%).
What does the Suzuki GSXR600 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 8.1% of Suzuki GSXR600 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (4.9%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Honda CBR600 or the Suzuki GSXR600?
At 50k-60k miles the Honda CBR600 passes first time more often: 74.2% for the Honda CBR600 vs 65.1% for the Suzuki GSXR600.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.