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Suzuki Gsxr750 (2001)

222 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85% first-time pass rate

2001 Suzuki Gsxr750

CarHunch analysed 222 real MOT records for the 2001 Suzuki Gsxr750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 5% above UK average
85%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
16,947
typical mileage
11,953–24,012 middle half
12.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.73
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Suzuki Gsxr750

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 2001 Suzuki Gsxr750 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.

11,953
low mileage
16,947
typical
24,012
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Suzuki Gsxr750 vehicles fall between 11,953 and 24,012 miles.

2001 Suzuki Gsxr750 — Still on the Road

47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.

91 47 2014 2025

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

10.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.73
Avg failures per vehicle
5.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Suzuki Gsxr750

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 58.9%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 53.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 43.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 31.2%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 27.4%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 22.8%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 20.3%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 16.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.

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