Suzuki Gsxr750 (2007)
2007 Suzuki Gsxr750
CarHunch analysed 751 real MOT records for the 2007 Suzuki Gsxr750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 GSXR750 is a genuinely reliable machine—87.3% of bikes pass first time, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and only 14.2% have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. With a median mileage of just 12,877 miles for a 17-year-old bike, these are lightly used machines that reflect the GSXRs appeal as weekend warriors rather than commuters.
The average of 1.43 failures per test and 4.9 advisories suggests most issues are wear-and-tear rather than structural problems—typical for sports bikes where consumables like tyres, chains, and brake pads rack up advisories. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the cooling system, electrics, and chassis bearing wear, which commonly trouble ageing sports bikes.
What to check before buying a 2007 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 748 | 87.2% | 1.44 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 94.4% | 0.5 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 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.
Half of all 2007 Suzuki Gsxr750 vehicles fall between 8,399 and 17,951 miles.
2007 Suzuki Gsxr750 — Still on the Road
273 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% 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 — 2007 Suzuki Gsxr750
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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47.5%
Exhaust noisy
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42.9%
Exhaust noisy
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38%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.5%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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32.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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