Suzuki GSR600
Real ownership data from 205 UK GSR600 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSR600 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | minor | 13.2% |
| Other | dangerous | 12.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 12.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 7.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 7.4% |
| Tyres | user entered | 4.7% |
| Controls and cables | prs | 4.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 3.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
GSR600 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 13,208 mi | 910 | 87.23% |
| 2010 | 5 | 17,450 mi | 1,896 | 61.76% |
| 2009 | 20 | 12,148 mi | 1,136 | 90.26% |
| 2008 | 43 | 19,545 mi | 1,170 | 86.6% |
| 2007 | 46 | 21,290 mi | 1,440 | 85.21% |
| 2006 | 85 | 17,275 mi | 1,068 | 86.24% |
GSR600 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSR600?
Across 205 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.2% of all recorded faults), other (12.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (12.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSR600?
The median Suzuki GSR600 in the UK has covered 18,120 miles, and typically rides about 1,153 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,385 and 27,645 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSR600 reliable?
86.09% of Suzuki GSR600 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 205 Suzuki GSR600 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.