Suzuki GSX-R750
Real ownership data from 22,347 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid leaks | fail | 23.8% |
| Fuel system | dangerous | 15.4% |
| Fork seals | major | 9.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 2.7% |
| Electrical | fail | 2.3% |
| Other | fail | 1.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.5% |
| Lights and indicators | prs | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
GSX-R750 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 16,639 mi | 370 | 91.3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 17,979 mi | 223 | 76.92% |
| 2018 | 19 | 7,065 mi | 535 | 85.25% |
| 2017 | 166 | 9,899 mi | 978 | 92.65% |
| 2016 | 350 | 10,288 mi | 954 | 93.35% |
| 2015 | 382 | 12,123 mi | 1,021 | 89.83% |
| 2014 | 352 | 13,984 mi | 1,158 | 89.59% |
| 2013 | 281 | 13,828 mi | 1,069 | 89.48% |
| 2012 | 350 | 14,186 mi | 1,276 | 88.4% |
| 2011 | 436 | 16,632 mi | 1,281 | 87.22% |
| 2010 | 599 | 16,756 mi | 1,135 | 85.66% |
| 2009 | 880 | 17,200 mi | 1,079 | 84.85% |
| 2008 | 1,240 | 17,981 mi | 1,100 | 85.42% |
| 2007 | 1,903 | 17,792 mi | 1,089 | 84.58% |
| 2006 | 1,911 | 18,011 mi | 1,152 | 84.41% |
| 2005 | 1,340 | 18,718 mi | 1,045 | 83.23% |
| 2004 | 1,301 | 20,256 mi | 1,164 | 81.58% |
| 2003 | 766 | 20,198 mi | 1,049 | 81.73% |
| 2002 | 819 | 21,679 mi | 1,154 | 81.27% |
| 2001 | 466 | 20,780 mi | 970 | 80.83% |
GSX-R750 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R750?
Across 22,347 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are fluid leaks (23.8% of all recorded faults), fuel system (15.4% of all recorded faults), fork seals (9.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R750?
The median Suzuki GSX-R750 in the UK has covered 20,998 miles, and typically rides about 961 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,722 and 31,003 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R750 reliable?
82.04% of Suzuki GSX-R750 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 22,347 Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.