Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 vs Honda CB600 Hornet
The Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB600 Hornet: 89.8% vs 78.6%, a 11.2-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 | Honda CB600 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 89.8% | 78.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 3.8% | 12.2% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +0.8 pts | -4.8 pts |
| Engine size | 749cc | 599cc |
| Rank among all models | #1025 of 5428 | #3832 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 5,022 | 20,837 |
| MOT tests analysed | 560 | 26,392 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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 Gsxs 750 Z AM0 | Honda CB600 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Brakes | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Steering & suspension | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Structure & body | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Drive system | 0% | 1.2% |
| 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
| Test year | Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 | Honda CB600 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87.2% | 77.5% |
| 2024 | 90.1% | 79.9% |
| 2025 | 92.1% | 81.3% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 | Honda CB600 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 90.6% | 85.2% |
| 10k-20k miles | 84.8% | 80.8% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 vs Honda CB600 Hornet FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 or the Honda CB600 Hornet?
The Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB600 Hornet: 89.8% vs 78.6%, a 11.2-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 still comes out ahead: +0.8 points vs comparable bikes for the Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0, -4.8 for the Honda CB600 Hornet. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 2.3% of Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AM0 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.1%).
What does the Honda CB600 Hornet fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 5.8% of Honda CB600 Hornet MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (4.6%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.