Model report · 2005–2025
SUZUKI 1250
1250cc
Petrol
Class 2
85.0%
first-time pass rate
7.2%
failed outright
22,136
median miles at test
153
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the 1250's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage 1250 passes first time 78.4% of the time; by 20k that's 90.5%.
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 1250
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 22.7 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 22.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 13.6 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 4.5 |
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 1250 beats 1 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 1250.