Suzuki GSX-R600
Real ownership data from 27,385 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame and structure | fail | 20% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 10.1% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 5.7% |
| Brakes | major | 3.9% |
| Other | fail | 3.9% |
| Fork seals | fail | 3.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 2.4% |
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 | 9,790 mi | 1,066 | 92.64% |
| 2016 | 199 | 9,696 mi | 969 | 93.18% |
| 2015 | 271 | 10,300 mi | 1,100 | 90.22% |
| 2014 | 232 | 10,615 mi | 1,046 | 89.48% |
| 2013 | 193 | 12,733 mi | 1,102 | 89.72% |
| 2012 | 334 | 15,019 mi | 1,187 | 88.8% |
| 2011 | 486 | 13,972 mi | 989 | 87.18% |
| 2010 | 542 | 15,356 mi | 1,129 | 84.6% |
| 2009 | 785 | 15,480 mi | 1,098 | 84.25% |
| 2008 | 1,226 | 15,647 mi | 1,023 | 84.06% |
| 2007 | 1,698 | 16,596 mi | 1,087 | 83.12% |
| 2006 | 1,909 | 16,894 mi | 1,094 | 81.84% |
| 2005 | 1,465 | 18,806 mi | 1,070 | 80.06% |
| 2004 | 1,927 | 19,124 mi | 1,164 | 79.51% |
| 2003 | 2,345 | 19,709 mi | 1,057 | 80.4% |
| 2002 | 2,597 | 20,776 mi | 1,084 | 78.63% |
| 2001 | 2,659 | 22,550 mi | 1,080 | 77.46% |
| 2000 | 2,023 | 23,203 mi | 1,033 | 75.7% |
| 1999 | 2,195 | 26,253 mi | 1,014 | 73.21% |
GSX-R600 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R600?
Across 27,385 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are frame and structure (20% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (10.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (5.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R600?
The median Suzuki GSX-R600 in the UK has covered 20,632 miles, and typically rides about 1,070 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,901 and 29,648 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R600 reliable?
78.74% 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 27,385 Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.