SUZUKI GSF 650 SA L0

656cc Petrol Class 2

#1369 of 5426 overall #153 of 680 SUZUKIs #838 of 2787 other bikes

88.7%

first-time pass rate

6.2%

failed outright

10,994

median miles at test

629

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The GSF 650 SA L0's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.1 points since 2014, 90.4% to 83.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSF 650 SA L0's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSF 650 SA L0 passes first time 94.1% of the time; by 30k that's 85.0%.

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 650 SA L0

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	22	30.1	0.6×
tyres	12	16.4	2.1×
lamps and reflectors	10	13.7	0.7×
tyres and wheels	8	11	0.5×
drive system	7	9.6	0.9×
suspension	4	5.5	0.6×
steering and suspension	4	5.5	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	2	2.7	1.4×
lighting and signalling	2	2.7	0.1×
structure and attachments	2	2.7	0.5×

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 650 SA L0 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k 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 650 SA L0.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (89.8% pass). Weakest: 2012 (87.8%).

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 650 SA L0 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSF 650 SA L0 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSF 650 SA L0 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.7% of its 629 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1369 of 5426 models.

What does a GSF 650 SA L0 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 30% of all defects recorded against failed GSF 650 SA L0 tests.

What is the best year of GSF 650 SA L0 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (89.8%) and 2012 worst (87.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSF 650 SA L0 last?

The median GSF 650 SA L0 shows 10,994 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 85.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.