Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 (2017)
2017 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2017 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1300 is solidly reliable, with an 89.6% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80% and only 9.7% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—well below concern level. These are lightly used bikes, averaging just 9,543 miles across the cohort, which explains the low failure rate of 0.29 per vehicle.
With only 1.4 advisories per bike on average, these machines show minimal wear-related niggles, suggesting the GSX-R1300 is genuinely well-built or well-maintained by its owners. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully since these are performance bikes that reward proper upkeep—the numbers suggest owners who do that see excellent longevity.
What to check before buying a 2017 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 122 | 89.4% | 0.3 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 vehicles fall between 4,447 and 11,687 miles.
2017 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Ra L7 — Still on the Road
77 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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