SUZUKI GSF1250SA

1250cc Petrol Class 2

#1111 of 5426 overall #115 of 680 SUZUKIs #678 of 2787 other bikes

89.5%

first-time pass rate

6.7%

failed outright

14,737

median miles at test

571

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The GSF1250SA's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.3 points since 2012, 89.2% to 87.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSF1250SA's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSF1250SA passes first time 92.6% of the time; by 30k that's 87.3%.

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 GSF1250SA

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	24	38.1	0.7×
tyres and wheels	10	15.9	0.9×
suspension	7	11.1	1.4×
lighting and signalling	6	9.5	0.2×
tyres	5	7.9	1.3×
steering and suspension	4	6.3	0.2×
lamps and reflectors	4	6.3	0.3×
structure and attachments	2	3.2	0.5×
drive system	1	1.6	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 GSF1250SA 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 GSF1250SA.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (92.3% pass). Weakest: 2009 (87.6%).

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 GSF1250SA FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSF1250SA reliable?

The SUZUKI GSF1250SA is more reliable than average for its class: 89.5% of its 571 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1111 of 5426 models.

What does a GSF1250SA fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 38% of all defects recorded against failed GSF1250SA tests.

What is the best year of GSF1250SA to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (92.3%) and 2009 worst (87.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSF1250SA last?

The median GSF1250SA shows 14,737 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 87.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.