SUZUKI GSF 1250 K7

1255cc Petrol Class 2

#1910 of 5426 overall #226 of 680 SUZUKIs #1155 of 2787 other bikes

87.0%

first-time pass rate

6.5%

failed outright

13,351

median miles at test

2,558

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The GSF 1250 K7's first-time pass rate has risen 5.3 points since 2010, 85.7% to 91.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSF 1250 K7's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSF 1250 K7 passes first time 91.5% of the time; by 40k that's 75.3%.

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 1250 K7

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	63	22.2	0.4×
brakes	58	20.4	0.4×
tyres and wheels	40	14.1	0.7×
lamps and reflectors	33	11.6	0.6×
steering and suspension	22	7.7	0.3×
suspension	20	7	1.0×
structure and attachments	16	5.6	0.5×
tyres	15	5.3	0.9×
reg plates and vin	9	3.2	0.4×
drive system	8	2.8	0.4×

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 1250 K7 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 1250 K7.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2008 (87.3% pass). Weakest: 2009 (83.5%).

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 1250 K7 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSF 1250 K7 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSF 1250 K7 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.0% of its 2,558 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1910 of 5426 models.

What does a GSF 1250 K7 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 22% of all defects recorded against failed GSF 1250 K7 tests.

What is the best year of GSF 1250 K7 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (87.3%) and 2009 worst (83.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSF 1250 K7 last?

The median GSF 1250 K7 shows 13,351 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 75.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.