Suzuki GSX-R750
Real ownership data from 22,305 UK GSX-R750 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX-R750 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.8% |
| Electrical | major | 0.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 0.3% |
| Wheels | major | 0.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 0.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
GSX-R750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 16,639 mi | 500 | 95.24% |
| 2020 | 13 | 17,979 mi | 223 | 76.92% |
| 2018 | 19 | 7,065 mi | 535 | 85.25% |
| 2017 | 167 | 9,806 mi | 974 | 92.67% |
| 2016 | 348 | 10,241 mi | 946 | 93.28% |
| 2015 | 381 | 11,983 mi | 1,021 | 90.05% |
| 2014 | 352 | 13,942 mi | 1,158 | 89.52% |
| 2013 | 280 | 13,735 mi | 1,072 | 89.46% |
| 2012 | 347 | 14,185 mi | 1,288 | 88.25% |
| 2011 | 433 | 16,492 mi | 1,276 | 87.08% |
| 2010 | 597 | 16,500 mi | 1,135 | 85.64% |
| 2009 | 876 | 17,200 mi | 1,089 | 84.88% |
| 2008 | 1,240 | 17,930 mi | 1,099 | 85.42% |
| 2007 | 1,901 | 17,760 mi | 1,090 | 84.62% |
| 2006 | 1,908 | 18,036 mi | 1,159 | 84.43% |
| 2005 | 1,337 | 18,688 mi | 1,050 | 83.19% |
| 2004 | 1,295 | 20,187 mi | 1,164 | 81.64% |
| 2003 | 764 | 20,198 mi | 1,049 | 81.72% |
| 2002 | 818 | 21,610 mi | 1,155 | 81.25% |
| 2001 | 464 | 20,738 mi | 972 | 80.71% |
GSX-R750 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R750?
Across 22,305 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (1.7% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (1% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R750?
The median Suzuki GSX-R750 in the UK has covered 20,972 miles, and typically rides about 964 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,694 and 30,976 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R750 reliable?
82.02% of Suzuki GSX-R750 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.86 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 22,305 Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.