Suzuki Gsxr 750 L1 (2011)
2011 Suzuki Gsxr 750 L1
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2011 Suzuki Gsxr 750 L1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 SUZUKI GSXR 750 L1 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.9%, which trails the UK average of 80% by a meaningful margin—suggesting these bikes need more attention to maintenance than most. The 13.4% dangerous defect rate is manageable, but combined with nearly 0.8 failures per vehicle on average, it signals that mechanical issues are fairly common in this cohort.
The median mileage of just 11,702 miles is low for a 13-year-old sports bike, indicating many are weekend or hobby machines rather than daily commuters. Most bikes rack up around 2.7 advisories per test, meaning minor wear and consumables (brake pads, cables, fluid condition) crop up regularly—so budget for routine servicing and expect to check brakes, clutch, and suspension components before each MOT.
What to check before buying a 2011 Suzuki Gsxr 750 L1
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 (97%) | 144 | 69% | 0.81 |
| Other (3%) | 5 | 96% | 0.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Suzuki Gsxr 750 L1 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 2011 Suzuki Gsxr 750 L1 vehicles fall between 6,910 and 18,917 miles.
2011 Suzuki Gsxr 750 L1 — Still on the Road
53 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% 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
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