Suzuki GSX650F
Real ownership data from 2,982 UK GSX650F motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX650F problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Suspension | major | 1.3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
GSX650F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 90 | 12,060 mi | 1,092 | 91.29% |
| 2015 | 110 | 13,926 mi | 1,236 | 91.56% |
| 2014 | 111 | 16,660 mi | 1,560 | 89.85% |
| 2013 | 226 | 15,154 mi | 1,160 | 89.25% |
| 2012 | 224 | 18,528 mi | 1,493 | 87.73% |
| 2011 | 183 | 19,346 mi | 1,389 | 88.1% |
| 2010 | 413 | 21,562 mi | 1,406 | 87.32% |
| 2009 | 748 | 20,542 mi | 1,350 | 87.62% |
| 2008 | 829 | 21,320 mi | 1,440 | 87.32% |
| 2007 | 37 | 20,554 mi | 994 | 85.98% |
GSX650F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX650F?
Across 2,982 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (5.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (2.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX650F?
The median Suzuki GSX650F in the UK has covered 19,346 miles, and typically rides about 1,362 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,420 and 31,294 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX650F reliable?
87.83% of Suzuki GSX650F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.66 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,982 Suzuki GSX650F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.