Suzuki GSX750 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.9 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki GSX750 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake16.0%

   15 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely16.0%

   15 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.6%

   10 occurrences

4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.5%

   8 occurrences

5. 5.A lamp missing or inoperative8.5%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.Audible warning not working7.4%

   7 occurrences

7. 7.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight6.4%

   6 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.4%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel6.4%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements5.3%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.3%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.3%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GSX750 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted8.1%

   82 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.2%

   63 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.2%

   43 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.6%

   36 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.5%

   35 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.4%

   34 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.6%

   26 tests

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.5%

   25 tests

What gets tested

The GSX750 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

28,842

Test classes

class 2: 1,012 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

• Suzuki GSXR86.0%
• Suzuki GSXS89.3% raw
• Suzuki DL91.2%
• Suzuki GSX89.6%
• Suzuki GSF60080.0% raw
• Suzuki GSF120084.7% raw
• All Suzuki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki GSX750?

85.7% unadjusted, from 1,013 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GSX750 fail its MOT on?

"Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" is recorded in 16.0% of failed Suzuki GSX750 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (16.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki GSX750 usually have at its MOT?

28,842 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.