SUZUKI GSF 1200 SK4
Pass rate over time
The GSF 1200 SK4's first-time pass rate has risen 2.3 points since 2008, 84.4% to 86.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GSF 1200 SK4 passes first time 87.5% of the time; by 40k that's 81.6%.
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 SK4
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
17 | 22.4 |
| brakes |
|
16 | 21.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
11 | 14.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 13.2 |
| tyres |
|
8 | 10.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 5.3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 3.9 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 3.9 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 2.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the GSF 1200 SK4 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 SK4.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2005 (85.3% pass). Weakest: 2004 (81.3%).
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.