Suzuki GSX-R750
Real ownership data from 22,330 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | fail | 22.4% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 14.9% |
| Fuel system | dangerous | 9.5% |
| Fork seals | major | 5.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 2.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.8% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
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 | 500 | 95.24% |
| 2020 | 13 | 17,979 mi | 223 | 76.92% |
| 2018 | 19 | 7,065 mi | 535 | 85.25% |
| 2017 | 166 | 9,838 mi | 978 | 92.71% |
| 2016 | 350 | 10,288 mi | 946 | 93.31% |
| 2015 | 381 | 11,983 mi | 1,004 | 89.81% |
| 2014 | 352 | 13,976 mi | 1,158 | 89.53% |
| 2013 | 281 | 13,828 mi | 1,069 | 89.48% |
| 2012 | 348 | 14,186 mi | 1,280 | 88.3% |
| 2011 | 436 | 16,550 mi | 1,281 | 87.22% |
| 2010 | 598 | 16,672 mi | 1,135 | 85.66% |
| 2009 | 878 | 17,200 mi | 1,079 | 84.91% |
| 2008 | 1,241 | 17,933 mi | 1,102 | 85.42% |
| 2007 | 1,901 | 17,780 mi | 1,090 | 84.6% |
| 2006 | 1,910 | 18,016 mi | 1,151 | 84.4% |
| 2005 | 1,339 | 18,705 mi | 1,045 | 83.2% |
| 2004 | 1,298 | 20,198 mi | 1,164 | 81.61% |
| 2003 | 766 | 20,172 mi | 1,040 | 81.74% |
| 2002 | 819 | 21,679 mi | 1,154 | 81.26% |
| 2001 | 464 | 20,738 mi | 972 | 80.76% |
GSX-R750 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R750?
Across 22,330 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are wheels (22.4% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (14.9% of all recorded faults), fuel system (9.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R750?
The median Suzuki GSX-R750 in the UK has covered 20,977 miles, and typically rides about 960 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,706 and 30,994 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R750 reliable?
82.03% 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 22,330 Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.