SUZUKI GSF 1200 SV
Pass rate over time
The GSF 1200 SV's first-time pass rate has fallen 11.8 points since 2006, 94.7% to 82.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GSF 1200 SV passes first time 82.9% of the time; by 30k that's 81.0%.
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 SV
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
20 | 28.2 |
| brakes |
|
18 | 25.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
12 | 16.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 8.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 8.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 5.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 2.8 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 1.4 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 1.4 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 1.4 |
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 SV beats 0 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 SV.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1997 (85.6% pass). Weakest: 1996 (71.3%).
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.