Model report · 2005–2025
88.3%
first-time pass rate
6.3%
failed outright
21,281
median miles at test
223
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the 1200GS's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage 1200GS passes first time 91.7% of the time; by 20k that's 84.1%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a 1200GS
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
8 | 44.4 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 16.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 16.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 11.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 5.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 5.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the 1200GS beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
BMW
R1200
92.9% pass · 299k tests
BMW
R1150
88.5% pass · 171k tests
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k tests
SUZUKI
GSF1200
82.4% pass · 97.6k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 1200GS.