SUZUKI GSX 1300 BK8

1340cc Petrol Class 2

#775 of 5426 overall #79 of 680 SUZUKIs #471 of 2787 other bikes

90.6%

first-time pass rate

3.9%

failed outright

11,749

median miles at test

4,438

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The GSX 1300 BK8's first-time pass rate has risen 8.6 points since 2010, 86.3% to 94.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSX 1300 BK8's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GSX 1300 BK8 passes first time 91.5% of the time; by 40k that's 89.2%.

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 GSX 1300 BK8

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	69	23.6	0.3×
lamps and reflectors	43	14.7	0.4×
brakes	43	14.7	0.2×
tyres and wheels	41	14	0.4×
reg plates and vin	32	11	0.9×
tyres	23	7.9	0.6×
steering and suspension	19	6.5	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	9	3.1	0.9×
suspension	8	2.7	0.2×
structure and attachments	5	1.7	0.1×

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 GSX 1300 BK8 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 GSX 1300 BK8.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (95.5% pass). Weakest: 2010 (89.3%).

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 GSX 1300 BK8 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSX 1300 BK8 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSX 1300 BK8 is more reliable than average for its class: 90.6% of its 4,438 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #775 of 5426 models.

What does a GSX 1300 BK8 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 24% of all defects recorded against failed GSX 1300 BK8 tests.

What is the best year of GSX 1300 BK8 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (95.5%) and 2010 worst (89.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSX 1300 BK8 last?

The median GSX 1300 BK8 shows 11,749 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 89.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.