SUZUKI GSF 1250 K9

1255cc Petrol Class 2

#1748 of 5426 overall #204 of 680 SUZUKIs #1058 of 2787 other bikes

87.5%

first-time pass rate

6.5%

failed outright

12,542

median miles at test

2,090

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The GSF 1250 K9's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2012 (86.0% → 85.3%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSF 1250 K9's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSF 1250 K9 passes first time 91.1% of the time; by 40k that's 82.7%.

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 K9

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	49	21.9	0.9×
brakes	36	16.1	0.3×
tyres and wheels	31	13.8	0.7×
lighting and signalling	25	11.2	0.2×
tyres	23	10.3	1.5×
suspension	17	7.6	1.0×
steering and suspension	15	6.7	0.2×
structure and attachments	13	5.8	0.8×
Identification of the vehicle	9	4	1.9×
body and structure	6	2.7	0.6×

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 1250 K9 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 K9.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (93.4% pass). Weakest: 2008 (84.4%).

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.

SUZUKI GSF 1250 K9 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSF 1250 K9 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSF 1250 K9 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.5% of its 2,090 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1748 of 5426 models.

What does a GSF 1250 K9 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 22% of all defects recorded against failed GSF 1250 K9 tests.

What is the best year of GSF 1250 K9 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (93.4%) and 2008 worst (84.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSF 1250 K9 last?

The median GSF 1250 K9 shows 12,542 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 82.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.