Suzuki GSX-R750Y vs Honda CBR900RR

The Honda CBR900RR passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSX-R750Y: 83.2% vs 80.9%, a 2.3-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Suzuki GSX-R750Y	Honda CBR900RR
First-time pass rate	80.9%	83.2%
Outright fail rate	11.6%	9.8%
Median miles at test	19,224	22,163
MOT tests analysed	1,512	165,881
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.

SUZUKI GSX-R750Y 80.9% pass · 1,512 tests HONDA CBR900RR 83.2% pass · 166k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.