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JS1GN7CA7521041782005 SUZUKI GSX-R600R600/R600X

Risk Score
23
MODERATE RISK
out of 100
1 Found
1 campaign
5
Reported to NHTSA
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
21 yrs
Made in JAPAN
C
Score: 74/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2005 SUZUKI GSX-R600 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There is 1 open recall on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 5 owner complaints include 3 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.

  • 1 open recall — verify these have been repaired before purchase
  • 3 injuries reported across 5 owner complaints
  • Complaint language indicates serious real-world safety incidents beyond routine mechanical failures
  • Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
23/100
Moderate Risk
2 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
Contributing Risk Factors — 2 detected
Critical deferred maintenance — safety-critical components overdue
+20
1 model-wide recall on record
+3
Critical Alerts

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle
Make
SUZUKI
Model
GSX-R600
Year
2005
Trim / Series
R600/R600X
Body Style
Motorcycle - Sport
Vehicle Type
MOTORCYCLE
Engine
4-cyl 0.599000L
Manufacturer
SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
Assembly
TOYOKAWA, AICHI, JAPAN
GVWR
Class 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less)
CQuality55/100
Standard📍 TOYOKAWA, AICHI

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety
C
Score: 74/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety24/30
Complaint History30/30
20/100Moderate
  • Brake system recall
0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Moderate
  • Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Brakes
1 recall3 complaints
Recalls
82/100
Critical Deferred Risk
Critical deferred failure risk — 4 safety-critical or high-cost components are past their service interval. Without immediate attention, repair costs will compound significantly.
No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~252,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
EST. OVERDUECriticalTiming Chain Tensioner
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 21 yr · Past due by age
Service Timing Chain Tensioner immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
EST. OVERDUECriticalWater Pump
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 21 yr · Past due by age
Service Water Pump immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
EST. OVERDUEHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 21 yr · Past due by age
Service Transmission Fluid / Service immediately — already past the 60,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 21 yr · Past due by age
Service Coolant Flush immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
EST. OVERDUEModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 21 yr · Past due by age
Service Spark Plugs (iridium/platinum) immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
EST. OVERDUEModerateFuel Injectors
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 21 yr · Past due by age
Service Fuel Injectors immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
11 RECALL

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 1 recall below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

Average repair completion across 1 recall is ~68%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.

68%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

SUZUKI Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
85%Fair

Recall completion rate data not available for SUZUKI. Industry average is ~85%. Verify any open recalls with a dealer before purchase.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
20mo
#13V449000
Invalid Date

SERVICE BRAKES

SummarySuzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAs a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~68%

~32% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

Brakes
1
Part Replacements
0
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
1 in 2

1 in 2 complaints involved an injury — significantly above average, indicating real-world safety incidents.

Complaints
Brakes
2 crash2 inj3
Electrical
1 crash1 inj2
2009
1
2014
1
2015
1
2018
1
2025
1
0% trend in recent years (improving reliability)
Accelerating +100%
1
Last 24 months
0
Prior 24 months
Brake failure1
5
3
Crashes
3
Injuries
ODI #11640905SERVICE BRAKESCRASH1 INJURY

ON JUNE 2021 I RECIVED A RECALL PLANFET FROM SUZUKY USA THAT MY 2005 SUZUKY GXRZ 600 HAS A RECALL ON THE MASTER CILINDER FRONT BRACKES AFTER I RECIVED THAT NOTICE I CALL THE PHONE NUMBER THAT WAS ON THE NOTICE AFTER I CALL THEY GAVED ME 2 DIFERENTS PLACES WHERE I COULD BRING THE BIKE WICH I COSE THE CLOSES ONE ALL POWERS LOCATED AT GRANBY MASS. I CALL ALL POWERS AND THE TOLD ME THEY DONT HAVE THE PART BUT THEY WILL ORDER IT AFTER A FEW DAYS I WAS CALL THAT THE PART ARIVE TO THEM SO I DECIDE TO BRING THE BIKE TO THEM AND I LEFT THE BIKE AND ON JUN 16 -2021 I PICK UP THE BIKE I WENT TO PICK UP THE BIKE I LEFT THE SHOP AND WILE DRIVING THE BIKE GOING TO MY HOUSE MY FRONT BRAKE LOCK ON WICHE I END UP FALLING FROM THE BIKE . CAUSING ME SEVERE INJURIES

ODI #11122891SERVICE BRAKES

I HAVE OWNED A 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R 600 FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS. I GOT A MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON MY FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SO I CONTACTED MY LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE "FREE" SERVICE DONE ON MY MOTORCYCLE. I DROPPED MY MOTORCYCLE OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 8/2/18. I WAS TOLD THE DEALERSHIP WAS STILL WAITING ON THE PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND IT WOULD BE A FEW DAYS OR MAYBE EVEN A WEEK BEFORE THE DEALERSHIP COULD WORK ON IT. BECAUSE MY MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT MY PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS WAITING ON THE PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO PREFORM THE RECALL, I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP TO TAKE THERE TIME AND PLEASE CONTACT ME WHEN THE RECALL WAS FINISHED. ON 8/15/18 I WAS CALLED AND INFORMED THE RECALL WAS PREFORMED AND MY MOTORCYCLE WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP I WOULD BE INTO GET MY MOTORCYCLE WHEN I COULD FIND SOMEONE TO GIVE ME A RIDE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NO PROBLEM. ON 8/25/18 I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO PICK UP MY MOTORCYCLE AND THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME IT WAS STOLEN AND I NEED TO COME BACK ON 8/27/18 TO SPEAK WITH OWNER OF DEALERSHIP. WENT IN ON 8/27/18 TO SPEAK WITH OWNER AND THE OWNER INFORMED ME THAT IF THE POLICE DID NOT RECOVER MY MOTORCYCLE AND IF I DIDN'T HAVE INSURANCE ON MY MOTORCYCLE THEN I WOULD "MOST LIKELY" NOT BE GETTING MY MOTORCYCLE REPLACED. MY BIKE WAS STATIONARY AT THE DEALERSHIP THE ENTIRE TIME FROM 8/2/18 UNTIL WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STOLEN

ODI #10726102ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESCRASH1 INJURY

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T STOP. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. I T-BONED THE CAR RESULTING IN NEAR FATAL INJURIES.

ODI #10560457SERVICE BRAKESCRASH1 INJURY

I WAS RIDING AT 30MPH AND WHILE TRYING TO SLOWLY BRAKE MY BIKE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND I ENDED HITTING A CURB DUE TO MY BIKE WOULDN'T BRAKE AND I CRASHED I ENDED FLYING OFF MY BIKE HITTING A WALL FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOME I WAS HURT, DUE TO ACCIDENT I'M STILL SUFFERING PAIN DUE TO INJURY TIL THIS DAY. *TR

ODI #10278768ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BIKE AT HIGH RPM'S 14-15K HAS A ALL OF A SUDDEN STOP AND PICK BACK UP AND TAKE OFF ACTION. I HAVE A 2005 GSXR 600. I AM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF FIXING THIS AND ITS LOOKING LIKE IT WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY....I.E. NEW FUEL INJECTORS AND/OR A NEW ECM! *TR

50/100
High Severity
3 of 5 complaints use high-severity language

3 complaints use high-severity language including fatal, injury — these are not minor inconveniences.

fatalinjury
HighTRANSMISSION issue detected

Complete transmission failure — repair costs $3,000–$8,000+; vehicle may become undriveable

Annual complaints and reliability score for SUZUKI GSX-R600 — recall years marked in red
0110501002009201120132015201720192021202320252026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 5 NHTSA complaints on file for the SUZUKI GSX-R600 — a relatively low volume that spans from 2009 to 2025.

The amber reliability line averaged 96/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 77/100 in 2014.

Red dots on the amber line flag 3 years (2014, 2015, 2025) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.

Details & Analysis
Financial
$46,614
~$777/mo over 5 yrs
$0.2/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$21,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$3,000
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $46,614 (~$777/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

1 open recall (unverified repair status)−$500
High-severity owner complaint language−$700
Total recommended deduction−$1,200
HIGH
Inspect for transmission issue detected — ask for repair records
Complete transmission failure — repair costs $3,000–$8,000+; vehicle may become undriveable
HIGH
Verify recall SERVICE BRAKES has been repaired
Recall on record for: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: SERVICE BRAKES
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions
Full Coverage
$1,270–$1,620/yr
~$106–$135/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
21-year-old vehicle: −28% (lower ACV reduces comprehensive/collision cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Vehicle Identity

VINJS1GN7CA752104178
Model Year2005
MakeSUZUKI
ModelGSX-R600
TrimR600/R600X
Vehicle TypeMOTORCYCLE

Body & Configuration

Body StyleMotorcycle - Sport

Engine

Engine Cylinders4
Displacement (L)0.599000

Manufacturer

ManufacturerSUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
Assembly CityTOYOKAWA
Assembly CountryJAPAN

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)JS1
Check Digit (Char 9)7
Model Year Code (Char 10)5
Plant Code (Char 11)2
Sequence (Chars 12–17)104178

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count1
NHTSA Complaint Count5
J
1
S
2
1
3
G
4
N
5
7
6
C
7
A
8
7
9
5
10
2
11
1
12
0
13
4
14
1
15
7
16
8
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
J
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
S
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
1
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
GN7CA
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
7
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
5
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
2
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
104178
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Japan
From VIN position 1 (J)
Model Year Character
"5" → 2005
Unambiguous model year
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm

Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 4/17/2026, 8:46:20 AM.