Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki GSXR600 vs Honda CBR600F
The Honda CBR600F passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSXR600: 81.7% vs 76.7%, a 5.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Suzuki GSXR600 | Honda CBR600F |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 76.7% | 81.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 14.4% | 12.0% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -7.8 pts | -1.4 pts |
| Engine size | 599cc | 599cc |
| Rank among all models | #4096 of 5428 | #3241 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 17,241 | 23,079 |
| MOT tests analysed | 149,443 | 202,438 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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 GSXR600 | Honda CBR600F |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 8.1% | 4.1% |
| Brakes | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Steering & suspension | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Tyres & wheels | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| Drive system | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Structure & body | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.9% | 1.1% |
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 GSXR600 | Honda CBR600F |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 76.8% | 83.2% |
| 2019 | 76.7% | 83.1% |
| 2020 | 79.2% | 84.5% |
| 2021 | 77.4% | 83.6% |
| 2022 | 78.7% | 84.3% |
| 2023 | 78.8% | 83.7% |
| 2024 | 79.3% | 85.0% |
| 2025 | 81.5% | 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 GSXR600 | Honda CBR600F |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 84.9% | 89.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 78.0% | 85.5% |
| 20k-30k miles | 72.9% | 81.0% |
| 30k-40k miles | 68.5% | 77.1% |
| 40k-50k miles | 67.0% | 74.8% |
| 50k-60k miles | 65.1% | 73.3% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Suzuki GSXR600 vs Honda CBR600F FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Suzuki GSXR600 or the Honda CBR600F?
The Honda CBR600F passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GSXR600: 81.7% vs 76.7%, a 5.0-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBR600F still comes out ahead: -7.8 points vs comparable bikes for the Suzuki GSXR600, -1.4 for the Honda CBR600F. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
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%).
What does the Honda CBR600F fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 4.3% of Honda CBR600F MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (4.3%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Suzuki GSXR600 or the Honda CBR600F?
At 50k-60k miles the Honda CBR600F passes first time more often: 65.1% for the Suzuki GSXR600 vs 73.3% for the Honda CBR600F.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.