SUZUKI GSF 1250 SA L0

1255cc Petrol Class 2

#1604 of 5426 overall #178 of 680 SUZUKIs #976 of 2787 other bikes

88.0%

first-time pass rate

6.5%

failed outright

15,404

median miles at test

4,373

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The GSF 1250 SA L0's first-time pass rate has risen 1.3 points since 2012, 85.5% to 86.8%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage GSF 1250 SA L0 passes first time 91.8% of the time; by 50k that's 80.4%.

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 SA L0

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	100	22.3	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	79	17.6	0.9×
tyres	72	16.1	2.0×
tyres and wheels	52	11.6	0.6×
lighting and signalling	43	9.6	0.2×
suspension	42	9.4	1.1×
steering and suspension	19	4.2	0.1×
structure and attachments	18	4	0.5×
steering	14	3.1	0.7×
drive system	9	2	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 SA L0 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 SA L0.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2009 (88.5% pass). Weakest: 2011 (87.5%).

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 SA L0 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSF 1250 SA L0 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSF 1250 SA L0 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.0% of its 4,373 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1604 of 5426 models.

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

brakes — 22% of all defects recorded against failed GSF 1250 SA L0 tests.

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

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (88.5%) and 2012 worst (87.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSF 1250 SA L0 last?

The median GSF 1250 SA L0 shows 15,404 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 80.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.