MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx r750 k5

Q: Is the Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 reliable?

Across 478 Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

478 vehicles · 3,498 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 478 Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 vehicles and 3,498 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,748 miles.

478

Vehicles

3,498

MOT tests

1,454

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 MOT tests:

Other64%
Brakes14%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Seatbelts & equipment9%
Lamps & electrical7%
Steering6%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Body & structure3%

Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gsx r750 k5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	4	100%
3	280	88%
4	304	89%
5	278	84%
6	256	82%
7	244	86%
8	233	83%
9	203	85%
10	181	88%
11	190	85%
12	180	83%
13	168	85%
14	151	85%
15	128	89%
16	138	86%
17	122	89%
18	124	87%
19	109	86%
20	105	89%

Fuel types: Petrol (466), Other (12)

Most common Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (162 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (130 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (105 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (90 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (86 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (67 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (51 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (41 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (39 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (35 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (32 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (29 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (26 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (26 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (26 times)

Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	12	121	86%	31,386
2006	56	578	85%	18,804
2005	251	2,597	86%	23,130
2004	12	154	86%	27,695
2003	1	4	100%	—

Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 reliability FAQ

Across 478 Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).

The typical Suzuki Gsx r750 k5 in our data has covered around 22,748 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gsx r750 k5

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