Suzuki GSR 750 L1 MOT pass rate and common failures

Suzuki GSR 750 L1 motorcycles pass the MOT 90.13% of the time, measured across 223 tests in the DVSA record. A further 4.48% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.

Better than average: 3.3 points above the 86.87% figure for all motorcycles tested.

Pass rate 90.13% 201 of 223

Fixed at the station 4.48% passed after an on-the-spot repair

Average mileage at test 21,193 miles

Average age at test 13.51 years old

Engine 749cc MOT class 2

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What to check before the MOT

Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.

Start with missing - it accounts for 50% of failed tests on this model.
Then check not working and excessively binding, the next two most common reasons.
The most common advisory is noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (13% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
Average recorded mileage at test is 21,193 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.

Pass rate by age

A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.

Age at test	Pass rate		Tests
11-15 years	90.13%		223

Why the Suzuki GSR 750 L1 fails

Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.

#	Item	Of failures	Tests
1	Missing	50%	6
2	Not working	50%	6
3	Excessively binding	25%	3
4	Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm	25%	3
5	Does not conform to the specified requirements	16.7%	2
6	Grip insecure to handlebar	16.7%	2
7	Not working on dipped beam	16.7%	2
8	Not working on main beam	16.7%	2
9	Obviously incorrectly positioned	16.7%	2
10	Seriously damaged	16.7%	2

Most common advisories

Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.

#	Item	Of all tests	Tests
1	Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition	13%	29
2	Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm	6.7%	15
3	Less than 1.0 mm thick	2.7%	6
4	Excessively loose	1.8%	4
5	Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort	1.8%	4
6	Has excessive play	1.3%	3
7	Tread not clearly visible	1.3%	3
8	Excessively binding	0.9%	2
9	Excessively distorted	0.9%	2
10	Has a major leak of exhaust gases	0.9%	2

Suzuki GSR 750 L1 for sale

No Suzuki GSR 750 L1 in stock at the moment - 529 other Suzuki bikes are advertised.

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Similar bikes compared

Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.

Model	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
Triumph TIGER · 969cc	16,144	91.27%	22,934
Triumph BONNEVILLE 642-904cc · 642-904cc	12,456	90.8%	12,824
Yamaha MT 800-1000cc · 800-1000cc	5,720	90.98%	16,130
Honda NC · 741cc	5,311	89.53%	22,765
Suzuki GSF600 · 600cc	4,890	80%	29,308
Honda CBR600F · 599cc	4,710	85.56%	30,651

Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method

Suzuki GSR 750 L1 MOT questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki GSR 750 L1?+

90.13% of Suzuki GSR 750 L1 MOT tests end in a pass, based on 223 tests in the DVSA dataset.

What is the most common MOT failure on a Suzuki GSR 750 L1?+

Missing, which appears in 50% of failed tests on this model.

Where does this data come from?+

From the DVSA anonymised MOT testing dataset, which records every MOT carried out in England, Scotland and Wales. It is published under the Open Government Licence and covers 2025.

Does a high pass rate mean the bike is reliable?+

Not by itself. The MOT checks safety items - brakes, tyres, lights, structure - and says nothing about engines, gearboxes or electrics. Read it as a maintenance signal, not a reliability score.