Suzuki Gsx600 (2004)
2004 Suzuki Gsx600
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2004 Suzuki Gsx600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Suzuki GSX600 passes its MOT slightly better than the UK average at 85.3% versus 80%, which is a good sign—but nearly a quarter of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so you'll want a thorough pre-purchase inspection. That's a material buyer concern that outweighs the above-average pass rate.
These bikes show modest mileage for their age, with a median of just 13,681 miles, suggesting most have been garage-kept rather than commuters. The average of 1.8 failures per test and 6.0 advisories per test points to typical wear items rather than structural problems, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect unexpected catastrophic repairs.
What to check before buying a 2004 Suzuki Gsx600
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.
- ⚠️ 23.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Suzuki Gsx600 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 2004 Suzuki Gsx600 vehicles fall between 8,332 and 20,453 miles.
2004 Suzuki Gsx600 — Still on the Road
42 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Suzuki Gsx600
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.8%
Drive chain slightly loose
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31.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.3%
Exhaust noisy
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25.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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15.1%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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