Suzuki GSX600F
Real ownership data from 5,696 UK GSX600F motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX600F problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.9% |
| Other | fail | 2.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 2.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.9% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 1.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
GSX600F mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 19,199 mi | 1,408 | 90.91% |
| 2008 | 9 | 26,931 mi | 1,168 | 84.62% |
| 2007 | 8 | 19,292 mi | 1,147 | 79.03% |
| 2006 | 19 | 13,719 mi | 1,094 | 78.57% |
| 2005 | 34 | 19,056 mi | 1,466 | 80.14% |
| 2004 | 166 | 18,442 mi | 1,388 | 83.48% |
| 2003 | 204 | 19,816 mi | 1,297 | 82.73% |
| 2002 | 246 | 21,737 mi | 1,300 | 79.01% |
| 2001 | 334 | 23,276 mi | 1,114 | 79.28% |
| 2000 | 459 | 25,509 mi | 1,144 | 79.21% |
| 1999 | 876 | 26,049 mi | 1,149 | 77.88% |
| 1998 | 948 | 28,740 mi | 1,206 | 77.18% |
| 1997 | 469 | 25,614 mi | 992 | 72.87% |
| 1996 | 73 | 27,853 mi | 1,153 | 73.15% |
| 1995 | 248 | 28,326 mi | 932 | 72.38% |
| 1994 | 200 | 29,246 mi | 831 | 73.79% |
| 1993 | 147 | 31,617 mi | 842 | 70.52% |
| 1992 | 287 | 34,446 mi | 748 | 70.19% |
| 1991 | 281 | 35,058 mi | 737 | 72.66% |
| 1990 | 274 | 35,727 mi | 820 | 71.7% |
GSX600F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX600F?
Across 5,696 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (3.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (2.9% of all recorded faults), other (2.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX600F?
The median Suzuki GSX600F in the UK has covered 28,160 miles, and typically rides about 1,051 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,337 and 39,032 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX600F reliable?
76.75% of Suzuki GSX600F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.18 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 5,696 Suzuki GSX600F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.