Suzuki GSX250
Real ownership data from 354 UK GSX250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.3% |
| Brakes | major | 7.9% |
| Suspension | major | 5.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.3% |
| Other | fail | 3.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.3% |
| Wheels | fail | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
GSX250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 4,836 mi | 504 | 83.33% |
| 1984 | 14 | 31,021 mi | 849 | 81.82% |
| 1983 | 16 | 23,834 mi | 303 | 79.52% |
| 1982 | 51 | 25,158 mi | 317 | 79.78% |
| 1981 | 100 | 28,148 mi | 351 | 77.8% |
| 1980 | 143 | 26,971 mi | 285 | 78.73% |
GSX250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX250?
Across 354 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX250?
The median Suzuki GSX250 in the UK has covered 26,378 miles, and typically rides about 337 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,745 and 36,123 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX250 reliable?
78.51% of Suzuki GSX250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 354 Suzuki GSX250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.