Suzuki Gsx R600k2 (2002)
2002 Suzuki Gsx R600k2
CarHunch analysed 369 real MOT records for the 2002 Suzuki Gsx R600k2.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 369 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2002 SUZUKI GSX-R600K2 is a genuinely problematic proposition: just 34.5% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, which is a stark 45-point gap. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 3%, but this motorcycle simply fails its test far more often than it should, suggesting widespread mechanical issues across the cohort.
The median mileage of just under 12,000 miles for a 22-year-old bike tells you these are either heavily cherished low-milers or barn finds—neither scenario guarantees condition. With 0.36 failures and 0.9 advisories per vehicle, the problems are consistent enough to suggest structural wear rather than one-off bad luck. If you're seriously considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on cooling systems, electrics, and brake condition, because the MOT data shows this model struggles repeatedly in those areas.
The 2002 Suzuki Gsx R600k2 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 369 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 369 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002.
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Before you buy a 2002 Suzuki Gsx R600k2
Based on MOT data from 369 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (94%) | 348 | 85.9% | 0.37 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 436 Suzuki Gsx R600k2 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Suzuki Gsx R600k2 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.
Half of all 2002 Suzuki Gsx R600k2 vehicles fall between 8,899 and 17,066 miles.
2002 Suzuki Gsx R600k2 — Still on the Road
Most 2002 Suzuki Gsx R600k2s are still being driven.
Strong survival — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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
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