Suzuki GSX-R
Real ownership data from 432 UK GSX-R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX-R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.3% |
| Other | fail | 5% |
| Suspension | major | 4.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 3.2% |
| Brakes | major | 2.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
GSX-R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 37,158 mi | 2,057 | 86.89% |
| 2003 | 9 | 22,772 mi | 920 | 71.64% |
| 2002 | 15 | 22,848 mi | 678 | 82.73% |
| 2001 | 14 | 25,040 mi | 1,634 | 65.88% |
| 2000 | 16 | 29,354 mi | 869 | 68.46% |
| 1999 | 21 | 23,728 mi | 1,637 | 63.48% |
| 1998 | 41 | 21,524 mi | 1,724 | 78.76% |
| 1997 | 50 | 24,358 mi | 949 | 76.08% |
| 1996 | 48 | 24,588 mi | 1,517 | 73.88% |
| 1995 | 25 | 26,506 mi | 270 | 76.15% |
| 1994 | 18 | 25,826 mi | 1,720 | 73.26% |
| 1993 | 14 | 29,580 mi | 3,732 | 77.97% |
| 1992 | 17 | 27,189 mi | 865 | 61.9% |
| 1991 | 25 | 19,630 mi | 558 | 71.96% |
| 1990 | 16 | 21,892 mi | 152 | 83.87% |
| 1989 | 15 | 32,700 mi | 1,223 | 63.49% |
| 1988 | 30 | 18,017 mi | 158 | 84.89% |
| 1987 | 12 | 25,656 mi | 132 | 75% |
| 1986 | 12 | 26,340 mi | 120 | 82.76% |
GSX-R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R?
Across 432 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.3% of all recorded faults), other (5% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R?
The median Suzuki GSX-R in the UK has covered 23,749 miles, and typically rides about 938 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,417 and 32,236 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R reliable?
75.99% of Suzuki GSX-R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.29 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 432 Suzuki GSX-R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.