SUZUKI GSF1250

1250cc Petrol Class 2

#2016 of 5426 overall #238 of 680 SUZUKIs #1223 of 2787 other bikes

86.6%

first-time pass rate

6.7%

failed outright

14,969

median miles at test

6,534

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The GSF1250's first-time pass rate has risen 5.6 points since 2010, 83.1% to 88.7%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSF1250's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSF1250 passes first time 90.3% of the time; by 50k that's 75.0%.

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 GSF1250

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	143	20.2	0.4×
lighting and signalling	119	16.8	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	109	15.4	0.8×
tyres and wheels	107	15.1	0.7×
suspension	65	9.2	1.2×
steering and suspension	60	8.5	0.2×
tyres	45	6.4	0.8×
drive system	24	3.4	0.4×
structure and attachments	20	2.8	0.4×
reg plates and vin	15	2.1	0.3×

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 GSF1250 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 GSF1250.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (92.1% pass). Weakest: 2007 (83.8%).

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 GSF1250 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSF1250 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSF1250 is about average for its class: 86.6% of its 6,534 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2016 of 5426 models.

What does a GSF1250 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 20% of all defects recorded against failed GSF1250 tests.

What is the best year of GSF1250 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (92.1%) and 2007 worst (83.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSF1250 last?

The median GSF1250 shows 14,969 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 75.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.