Suzuki Gsx750 (1992)
1992 Suzuki Gsx750
CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 1992 Suzuki Gsx750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1992 Suzuki GSX750 passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average—80.5% versus 80%—and dangerous defects show up in only 17.5% of vehicles, which is comfortably below the worry threshold. The median mileage of 32,290 miles is surprisingly low for a 32-year-old bike, suggesting most surviving examples have been cherished rather than thrashed.
The average of 1.33 failures per vehicle is modest, but the 4.6 advisories per test reveal these bikes accumulate minor wear items as they age—mostly cosmetic or low-cost fixes rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, budget for routine maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the electrical system and exhaust, which typically dominate the advisory list on bikes this old.
What to check before buying a 1992 Suzuki Gsx750
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Suzuki Gsx750 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 1992 Suzuki Gsx750 vehicles fall between 22,702 and 43,005 miles.
1992 Suzuki Gsx750 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (37% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Suzuki Gsx750
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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33.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.5%
Drive chain slightly loose
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22%
Exhaust noisy
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21.6%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored
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20.4%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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20%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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18%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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