SUZUKI GSF 1250 L0

1255cc Petrol Class 2

#1145 of 5426 overall #123 of 680 SUZUKIs #697 of 2787 other bikes

89.4%

first-time pass rate

3.3%

failed outright

11,847

median miles at test

753

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2025

The GSF 1250 L0's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2014 (91.4% → 91.8%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSF 1250 L0's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSF 1250 L0 passes first time 91.0% of the time; by 30k that's 87.2%.

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 L0

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	12	27.3	0.6×
brakes	10	22.7	0.3×
tyres	6	13.6	1.0×
Identification of the vehicle	5	11.4	2.9×
lighting and signalling	4	9.1	0.1×
steering	2	4.5	0.6×
suspension	2	4.5	0.4×
tyres and wheels	1	2.3	0.1×
steering and suspension	1	2.3	—
structure and attachments	1	2.3	0.2×

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 L0 beats 3 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 L0.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (90.2% pass). Weakest: 2012 (88.0%).

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 L0 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSF 1250 L0 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSF 1250 L0 is more reliable than average for its class: 89.4% of its 753 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1145 of 5426 models.

What does a GSF 1250 L0 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 27% of all defects recorded against failed GSF 1250 L0 tests.

What is the best year of GSF 1250 L0 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (90.2%) and 2012 worst (88.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSF 1250 L0 last?

The median GSF 1250 L0 shows 11,847 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 87.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.