Suzuki GSX1250
Real ownership data from 90 UK GSX1250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX1250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 8.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Suspension | major | 1.3% |
| Other | dangerous | 0.9% |
| Fork seals | major | 0.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
GSX1250 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 22,954 mi | 1,258 | 94% |
| 2011 | 32 | 20,315 mi | 1,723 | 91% |
| 2010 | 38 | 21,444 mi | 1,356 | 87.81% |
GSX1250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX1250?
Across 90 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (8.3% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX1250?
The median Suzuki GSX1250 in the UK has covered 20,928 miles, and typically rides about 1,444 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,566 and 30,494 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX1250 reliable?
90% of Suzuki GSX1250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.46 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 90 Suzuki GSX1250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.