Suzuki GSXR1300 vs Honda CBR900RR

The Suzuki GSXR1300 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR900RR: 89.6% vs 83.2%, a 6.4-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Suzuki GSXR1300	Honda CBR900RR
First-time pass rate	89.6%	83.2%
Outright fail rate	7.0%	9.8%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+5.2 pts	+0.1 pts
Engine size	1,300cc	918cc
Rank among all models	#1077 of 5428	#2911 of 5428
Median miles at test	17,859	22,163
MOT tests analysed	584	165,881
Most common failure	tyres and wheels	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

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Suzuki GSXR1300	Honda CBR900RR
Lights & signalling	2.6%	3.9%
Steering & suspension	2.2%	3.6%
Tyres & wheels	2.1%	2.3%
Brakes	1.4%	2.9%
Structure & body	0.5%	0.7%
Drive system	0.3%	0.5%
Fuel & exhaust	0%	0.6%

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

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Suzuki GSXR1300	Honda CBR900RR
2013	81.1%	81.2%
2014	89.5%	82.0%
2015	88.9%	83.0%
2016	89.7%	83.4%
2017	94.6%	84.4%
2018	90.0%	84.7%
2021	88.2%	86.2%
2022	75.8%	86.6%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Suzuki GSXR1300	Honda CBR900RR
0k-10k miles	93.3%	88.6%
10k-20k miles	90.4%	85.5%
20k-30k miles	86.2%	81.9%
30k-40k miles	88.3%	80.6%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Suzuki GSXR1300 vs Honda CBR900RR FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Suzuki GSXR1300 or the Honda CBR900RR?

The Suzuki GSXR1300 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR900RR: 89.6% vs 83.2%, a 6.4-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Suzuki GSXR1300 still comes out ahead: +5.2 points vs comparable bikes for the Suzuki GSXR1300, +0.1 for the Honda CBR900RR. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Suzuki GSXR1300 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 2.6% of Suzuki GSXR1300 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (2.2%).

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 GSXR1300 or the Honda CBR900RR?

At 30k-40k miles the Suzuki GSXR1300 passes first time more often: 88.3% for the Suzuki GSXR1300 vs 80.6% for the Honda CBR900RR.

SUZUKI GSXR1300 89.6% pass · 584 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.