Suzuki GSX-R600
Real ownership data from 27,370 UK GSX-R600 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX-R600 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Steering and head bearings | user entered | 25.7% |
| Fuel system | user entered | 13.1% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 7.8% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 7.5% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3.2% |
| Fork seals | fail | 1.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
GSX-R600 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11 | 8,688 mi | 678 | 96.49% |
| 2017 | 87 | 9,716 mi | 1,038 | 92.77% |
| 2016 | 199 | 9,696 mi | 969 | 93.14% |
| 2015 | 270 | 10,300 mi | 1,107 | 90.35% |
| 2014 | 232 | 10,543 mi | 1,046 | 89.42% |
| 2013 | 192 | 12,814 mi | 1,104 | 89.67% |
| 2012 | 334 | 15,028 mi | 1,188 | 88.84% |
| 2011 | 484 | 13,972 mi | 990 | 87.19% |
| 2010 | 542 | 15,252 mi | 1,135 | 84.57% |
| 2009 | 785 | 15,474 mi | 1,103 | 84.25% |
| 2008 | 1,226 | 15,631 mi | 1,022 | 84.02% |
| 2007 | 1,697 | 16,559 mi | 1,086 | 83.11% |
| 2006 | 1,908 | 16,876 mi | 1,092 | 81.81% |
| 2005 | 1,464 | 18,800 mi | 1,068 | 80.08% |
| 2004 | 1,923 | 19,124 mi | 1,173 | 79.52% |
| 2003 | 2,342 | 19,708 mi | 1,057 | 80.37% |
| 2002 | 2,597 | 20,739 mi | 1,083 | 78.63% |
| 2001 | 2,657 | 22,563 mi | 1,082 | 77.46% |
| 2000 | 2,023 | 23,203 mi | 1,034 | 75.69% |
| 1999 | 2,196 | 26,254 mi | 1,016 | 73.23% |
GSX-R600 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R600?
Across 27,370 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are steering and head bearings (25.7% of all recorded faults), fuel system (13.1% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (7.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R600?
The median Suzuki GSX-R600 in the UK has covered 20,622 miles, and typically rides about 1,072 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,900 and 29,641 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R600 reliable?
78.73% of Suzuki GSX-R600 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 27,370 Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.