Suzuki Gsx 750 F (1998)
1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F
CarHunch analysed 155 real MOT records for the 1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 SUZUKI GSX 750 F has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 38.3%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns for a bike now approaching 27 years old. With only 7.1% of vehicles ever showing dangerous defects, the issue isn't safety-critical faults—it's the sheer cumulative wear: the average bike picks up 0.68 failures and 1.9 advisories per test, suggesting tired engines, worn clutches, and corroded electrics are the norm rather than the exception.
At a median mileage of 22,000 miles for bikes this age, these aren't high-milers, yet they're still racking up repeated MOT issues—a sign that storage, neglect, and age have done more damage than hard riding would have. If you're considering one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Suzuki-knowledgeable mechanic and expect to spend on immediate repairs; buying the cheapest example could prove false economy.
What to check before buying a 1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F
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 (95%) | 148 | 35.7% | 0.7 |
| Other (5%) | 7 | 93.2% | 0.29 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F 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 1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F vehicles fall between 13,035 and 29,017 miles.
1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F — Still on the Road
11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
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