SUZUKI GSF 1200 SW
Pass rate over time
The GSF 1200 SW's first-time pass rate has risen 14.7 points since 2006, 75.6% to 90.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GSF 1200 SW passes first time 79.0% of the time; by 40k that's 80.0%.
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 SW
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
29 | 29.3 |
| brakes |
|
19 | 19.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
13 | 13.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
13 | 13.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
11 | 11.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 3 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 3 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 2 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 2 |
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 SW 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 SW.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1998 (82.0% pass). Weakest: 1997 (76.4%).
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.