Suzuki Gsxr (2016)
2016 Suzuki Gsxr
CarHunch analysed 640 real MOT records for the 2016 Suzuki Gsxr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Suzuki GSXR is a genuinely reliable bike, with a 94.4% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at 7.7%, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.
At nearly 9,100 miles average, these bikes are running low mileage for their age, which helps explain the strong pass rate and the modest 0.36 failures per vehicle. Most advisories (1.7 per bike on average) are routine wear items rather than serious faults—if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on chain, sprockets, and brake pads rather than expecting engine trouble.
What to check before buying a 2016 Suzuki Gsxr
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 2016 Suzuki Gsxr 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 2016 Suzuki Gsxr vehicles fall between 4,612 and 11,851 miles.
2016 Suzuki Gsxr — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 407 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Suzuki Gsxr
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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62.2%
Exhaust noisy
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26.4%
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20.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.5%
Rear reflector missing
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12.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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8.6%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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7.6%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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