SUZUKI B KING

1340cc Petrol Class 2

#587 of 5426 overall #58 of 680 SUZUKIs #357 of 2787 other bikes

91.4%

first-time pass rate

3.3%

failed outright

12,020

median miles at test

747

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The B KING's first-time pass rate has risen 3.4 points since 2011, 90.9% to 94.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the B KING's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage B KING passes first time 91.3% of the time; by 30k that's 81.8%.

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 B KING

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	12	30	0.3×
tyres and wheels	8	20	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	6	15	0.5×
reg plates and vin	5	12.5	0.7×
tyres	4	10	0.6×
brakes	2	5	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	1	2.5	0.6×
steering and suspension	1	2.5	—
structure and attachments	1	2.5	0.2×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the B KING beats 3 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 B KING.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2010 (93.7% pass). Weakest: 2008 (89.7%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

SUZUKI B KING FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI B KING reliable?

The SUZUKI B KING is more reliable than average for its class: 91.4% of its 747 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #587 of 5426 models.

What does a B KING fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 30% of all defects recorded against failed B KING tests.

What is the best year of B KING to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (93.7%) and 2008 worst (89.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a B KING last?

The median B KING shows 12,020 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 81.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.