Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki GSXR1000 vs Honda CBR900RR
The Suzuki GSXR1000 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR900RR: 83.8% vs 83.2%, a 0.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Suzuki GSXR1000 | Honda CBR900RR |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 83.8% | 83.2% |
| Outright fail rate | 8.0% | 9.8% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -1.2 pts | +0.1 pts |
| Engine size | 988cc | 918cc |
| Rank among all models | #2791 of 5428 | #2911 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 15,582 | 22,163 |
| MOT tests analysed | 97,498 | 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.
"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 GSXR1000 | Honda CBR900RR |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 4.4% | 3.9% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| Brakes | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Structure & body | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Drive system | 0.3% | 0.5% |
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 GSXR1000 | Honda CBR900RR |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 84.5% | 84.7% |
| 2019 | 83.1% | 84.8% |
| 2020 | 83.8% | 85.5% |
| 2021 | 83.6% | 86.2% |
| 2022 | 84.1% | 86.6% |
| 2023 | 84.9% | 87.7% |
| 2024 | 85.3% | 87.0% |
| 2025 | 86.2% | 88.8% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Suzuki GSXR1000 | Honda CBR900RR |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 87.0% | 88.6% |
| 10k-20k miles | 84.4% | 85.5% |
| 20k-30k miles | 81.8% | 81.9% |
| 30k-40k miles | 79.0% | 80.6% |
| 40k-50k miles | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| 50k-60k miles | 79.9% | 78.8% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Suzuki GSXR1000 vs Honda CBR900RR FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Suzuki GSXR1000 or the Honda CBR900RR?
The Suzuki GSXR1000 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR900RR: 83.8% vs 83.2%, a 0.6-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBR900RR still comes out ahead: -1.2 points vs comparable bikes for the Suzuki GSXR1000, +0.1 for the Honda CBR900RR. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Suzuki GSXR1000 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 4.4% of Suzuki GSXR1000 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (1.9%).
What does the Honda CBR900RR fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.9% of Honda CBR900RR MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (3.6%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Suzuki GSXR1000 or the Honda CBR900RR?
At 50k-60k miles the Suzuki GSXR1000 passes first time more often: 79.9% for the Suzuki GSXR1000 vs 78.8% for the Honda CBR900RR.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.