SUZUKI GSF 1200 K1

1157cc Petrol Class 2

#1818 of 5426 overall #216 of 680 SUZUKIs #1101 of 2787 other bikes

87.3%

first-time pass rate

7.5%

failed outright

15,354

median miles at test

536

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2016

The GSF 1200 K1's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2006 (92.0% → 91.2%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSF 1200 K1's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSF 1200 K1 passes first time 91.8% of the time; by 30k that's 86.0%.

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 GSF 1200 K1

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	22	28.6	0.8×
brakes	15	19.5	0.5×
tyres and wheels	11	14.3	0.8×
lamps and reflectors	9	11.7	0.6×
reg plates and vin	5	6.5	1.3×
drive system	4	5.2	1.0×
steering and suspension	3	3.9	0.2×
tyres	3	3.9	0.5×
fuel and exhaust	3	3.9	0.7×
driving controls	2	2.6	1.6×

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 GSF 1200 K1 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 GSF 1200 K1.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2002 (88.7% pass). Weakest: 2000 (86.0%).

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 GSF 1200 K1 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSF 1200 K1 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSF 1200 K1 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.3% of its 536 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1818 of 5426 models.

What does a GSF 1200 K1 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 29% of all defects recorded against failed GSF 1200 K1 tests.

What is the best year of GSF 1200 K1 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2002-registered examples do best (88.7%) and 2000 worst (86.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSF 1200 K1 last?

The median GSF 1200 K1 shows 15,354 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 86.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.