Suzuki GSX-R600
Real ownership data from 27,365 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 | 19.7% |
| Fuel system | major | 13.3% |
| Electrical | user entered | 12.4% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 6% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.8% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 5.7% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.5% |
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.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-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 | 93.13% |
| 2015 | 269 | 10,214 mi | 1,100 | 90.57% |
| 2014 | 232 | 10,538 mi | 1,039 | 89.41% |
| 2013 | 192 | 12,814 mi | 1,104 | 89.67% |
| 2012 | 334 | 15,028 mi | 1,188 | 88.84% |
| 2011 | 483 | 13,964 mi | 990 | 87.16% |
| 2010 | 542 | 15,252 mi | 1,135 | 84.56% |
| 2009 | 785 | 15,474 mi | 1,103 | 84.24% |
| 2008 | 1,226 | 15,631 mi | 1,022 | 84.03% |
| 2007 | 1,697 | 16,548 mi | 1,086 | 83.11% |
| 2006 | 1,907 | 16,878 mi | 1,092 | 81.82% |
| 2005 | 1,464 | 18,800 mi | 1,068 | 80.09% |
| 2004 | 1,923 | 19,124 mi | 1,174 | 79.53% |
| 2003 | 2,341 | 19,676 mi | 1,057 | 80.35% |
| 2002 | 2,597 | 20,739 mi | 1,083 | 78.64% |
| 2001 | 2,657 | 22,563 mi | 1,082 | 77.45% |
| 2000 | 2,023 | 23,203 mi | 1,034 | 75.68% |
| 1999 | 2,196 | 26,254 mi | 1,016 | 73.24% |
GSX-R600 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R600?
Across 27,365 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are steering and head bearings (19.7% of all recorded faults), fuel system (13.3% of all recorded faults), electrical (12.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R600?
The median Suzuki GSX-R600 in the UK has covered 20,612 miles, and typically rides about 1,071 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,896 and 29,635 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 27,365 Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.