Suzuki GSX600F
Real ownership data from 5,698 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | dangerous | 19.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 13.2% |
| Corrosion | major | 9.7% |
| Suspension | major | 9.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | user entered | 7.1% |
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 6.7% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 6.4% |
| Fuel system | major | 3.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
GSX600F 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 19,199 mi | 1,408 | 91.04% |
| 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 | 19,373 mi | 1,466 | 80.27% |
| 2004 | 166 | 18,442 mi | 1,388 | 83.35% |
| 2003 | 204 | 19,816 mi | 1,297 | 82.71% |
| 2002 | 247 | 21,714 mi | 1,292 | 78.93% |
| 2001 | 333 | 23,334 mi | 1,114 | 79.37% |
| 2000 | 459 | 25,509 mi | 1,144 | 79.19% |
| 1999 | 880 | 26,049 mi | 1,148 | 77.83% |
| 1998 | 946 | 28,792 mi | 1,209 | 77.14% |
| 1997 | 468 | 25,632 mi | 992 | 72.86% |
| 1996 | 73 | 27,853 mi | 1,153 | 73.15% |
| 1995 | 248 | 28,326 mi | 932 | 72.37% |
| 1994 | 201 | 29,161 mi | 831 | 73.75% |
| 1993 | 147 | 31,617 mi | 842 | 70.43% |
| 1992 | 287 | 34,446 mi | 748 | 70.23% |
| 1991 | 281 | 35,058 mi | 737 | 72.66% |
| 1990 | 274 | 35,727 mi | 820 | 71.72% |
GSX600F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX600F?
Across 5,698 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are wheels (19.9% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (13.2% of all recorded faults), corrosion (9.7% 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 1,052 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,339 and 39,074 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX600F reliable?
76.73% of Suzuki GSX600F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 5,698 Suzuki GSX600F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.