Suzuki GSX750
Real ownership data from 7,937 UK GSX750 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX750 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 7.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3% |
| Suspension | major | 2.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.1% |
| Other | user entered | 2.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
GSX750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 7,273 mi | 923 | 84.21% |
| 2010 | 9 | 20,226 mi | 948 | 87.5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 19,557 mi | 1,090 | 77.17% |
| 2008 | 15 | 18,405 mi | 1,346 | 77.57% |
| 2007 | 41 | 17,205 mi | 1,258 | 90.25% |
| 2006 | 71 | 19,908 mi | 1,408 | 82.35% |
| 2005 | 90 | 16,117 mi | 1,002 | 88.19% |
| 2004 | 102 | 24,265 mi | 1,278 | 84.64% |
| 2003 | 226 | 25,703 mi | 1,367 | 84.54% |
| 2002 | 323 | 24,416 mi | 1,168 | 82.67% |
| 2001 | 759 | 24,185 mi | 1,106 | 82.13% |
| 2000 | 1,376 | 25,073 mi | 1,081 | 80.46% |
| 1999 | 1,017 | 27,324 mi | 1,027 | 80.87% |
| 1998 | 1,124 | 28,428 mi | 1,156 | 78.53% |
| 1997 | 132 | 32,373 mi | 852 | 75.99% |
| 1996 | 161 | 25,545 mi | 645 | 77.55% |
| 1995 | 120 | 27,989 mi | 735 | 75.6% |
| 1994 | 124 | 31,166 mi | 815 | 74.16% |
| 1993 | 137 | 30,317 mi | 736 | 77.08% |
| 1992 | 190 | 32,629 mi | 875 | 77.24% |
GSX750 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX750?
Across 7,937 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (7.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.2% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX750?
The median Suzuki GSX750 in the UK has covered 27,674 miles, and typically rides about 967 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,540 and 39,198 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX750 reliable?
80.33% of Suzuki GSX750 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.99 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 7,937 Suzuki GSX750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.