Suzuki GSXF600
Real ownership data from 107 UK GSXF600 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSXF600 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.3% |
| Brakes | major | 8.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.6% |
| Other | fail | 3.2% |
| Suspension | major | 3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
GSXF600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 20,185 mi | 927 | 81.4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 27,037 mi | 933 | 69.12% |
| 2000 | 12 | 21,258 mi | 1,022 | 75.59% |
| 1999 | 10 | 27,359 mi | 1,051 | 78.26% |
| 1998 | 12 | 34,704 mi | 2,732 | 73.13% |
| 1995 | 17 | 26,347 mi | 1,224 | 62.4% |
| 1994 | 10 | 32,216 mi | 1,580 | 75.68% |
| 1993 | 5 | 23,152 mi | 1,492 | 68.97% |
| 1992 | 5 | 30,672 mi | 1,266 | 52.38% |
| 1991 | 5 | 40,852 mi | 1,061 | 79.31% |
GSXF600 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSXF600?
Across 107 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (3.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSXF600?
The median Suzuki GSXF600 in the UK has covered 27,268 miles, and typically rides about 1,096 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 20,582 and 40,343 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSXF600 reliable?
72.99% of Suzuki GSXF600 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.35 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 107 Suzuki GSXF600 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.