Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 vs Honda CBR600F
The Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR600F: 90.7% vs 81.7%, a 9.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 | Honda CBR600F |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 90.7% | 81.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 4.5% | 12.0% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +3.5 pts | -1.4 pts |
| Engine size | 599cc | 599cc |
| Rank among all models | #748 of 5428 | #3241 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 9,186 | 23,079 |
| MOT tests analysed | 557 | 202,438 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | brakes |
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 | Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 | Honda CBR600F |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Brakes | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.4% | 3.0% |
| Structure & body | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 1.1% |
| Drive system | 0% | 1.0% |
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 | Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 | Honda CBR600F |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 94.8% | 83.2% |
| 2019 | 89.1% | 83.1% |
| 2020 | 93.5% | 84.5% |
| 2021 | 89.5% | 83.6% |
| 2022 | 84.6% | 84.3% |
| 2023 | 95.7% | 83.7% |
| 2024 | 91.9% | 85.0% |
| 2025 | 90.9% | 86.0% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 | Honda CBR600F |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 91.6% | 89.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 90.3% | 85.5% |
| 20k-30k miles | 89.3% | 81.0% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 vs Honda CBR600F FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 or the Honda CBR600F?
The Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR600F: 90.7% vs 81.7%, a 9.0-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 still comes out ahead: +3.5 points vs comparable bikes for the Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3, -1.4 for the Honda CBR600F. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 2.2% of Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (1.4%).
What does the Honda CBR600F fail its MOT on most?
Steering & suspension: 4.3% of Honda CBR600F MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (4.3%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 or the Honda CBR600F?
At 20k-30k miles the Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 passes first time more often: 89.3% for the Suzuki Gsxr 600 L3 vs 81.0% for the Honda CBR600F.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.