Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles, the 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2 (2012)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.1% first-time pass rate

2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 Suzuki GSR 750 AL2 passes its MOT first time 84.9% of the time, which is a solid 4.9 percentage points above the UK average—a reassuring sign of baseline reliability. Only 15.2% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so structural safety issues are relatively uncommon for the model.

These bikes are running at just 13,459 miles on average despite being over a decade old, suggesting many are weekend or fair-weather machines rather than daily commuters. With 3.8 advisories per vehicle against 1.05 failures, most issues are minor wear items rather than serious faults; focus your pre-purchase inspection on brake fluid condition and tyre depth, which are the typical culprits in this low-mileage cohort.

We have limited data for the 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.05

Over 8.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 8k–17k

For context

These stats describe 105 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	101	88.9%	1.08

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,515

typical

7,972

low mileage

17,192

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2 vehicles fall between 7,972 and 17,192 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,972 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,972–17,192 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2s sit.

⚠ Over 23,209 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2 — Still on the Road

Most 2012 Suzuki Gsr 750 Al2s are still being driven.

62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.05

Avg failures per vehicle

3.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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