Suzuki GSX-R750
Real ownership data from 22,325 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 | 19.7% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 13.1% |
| Fuel system | dangerous | 8.3% |
| Fork seals | major | 4.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.2% |
| Brakes | major | 2.4% |
| Other | fail | 1.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.3% |
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.
| 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 | 166 | 9,838 mi | 978 | 92.7% |
| 2016 | 350 | 10,288 mi | 946 | 93.31% |
| 2015 | 381 | 11,893 mi | 1,021 | 89.84% |
| 2014 | 352 | 13,976 mi | 1,158 | 89.53% |
| 2013 | 280 | 13,885 mi | 1,070 | 89.46% |
| 2012 | 347 | 14,185 mi | 1,288 | 88.29% |
| 2011 | 436 | 16,550 mi | 1,281 | 87.2% |
| 2010 | 598 | 16,672 mi | 1,135 | 85.65% |
| 2009 | 878 | 17,200 mi | 1,085 | 84.9% |
| 2008 | 1,241 | 17,933 mi | 1,102 | 85.41% |
| 2007 | 1,901 | 17,766 mi | 1,089 | 84.59% |
| 2006 | 1,910 | 18,016 mi | 1,151 | 84.4% |
| 2005 | 1,338 | 18,718 mi | 1,047 | 83.2% |
| 2004 | 1,297 | 20,187 mi | 1,166 | 81.62% |
| 2003 | 766 | 20,172 mi | 1,040 | 81.74% |
| 2002 | 819 | 21,679 mi | 1,154 | 81.25% |
| 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 22,325 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are wheels (19.7% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (13.1% of all recorded faults), fuel system (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R750?
The median Suzuki GSX-R750 in the UK has covered 20,976 miles, and typically rides about 962 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,704 and 30,992 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 22,325 Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.