Suzuki GSX650F
Real ownership data from 2,985 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | fail | 9.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 9.1% |
| Wheels | major | 8.6% |
| Brakes | minor | 7.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 5.9% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Fork seals | major | 3.4% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 3.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
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 | 91.34% |
| 2015 | 111 | 13,959 mi | 1,235 | 91.58% |
| 2014 | 111 | 16,919 mi | 1,610 | 89.92% |
| 2013 | 226 | 15,200 mi | 1,160 | 89.18% |
| 2012 | 224 | 18,579 mi | 1,501 | 87.71% |
| 2011 | 183 | 19,346 mi | 1,389 | 88.11% |
| 2010 | 413 | 21,562 mi | 1,406 | 87.33% |
| 2009 | 749 | 20,562 mi | 1,350 | 87.58% |
| 2008 | 830 | 21,310 mi | 1,436 | 87.25% |
| 2007 | 37 | 20,554 mi | 983 | 86.02% |
GSX650F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX650F?
Across 2,985 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (9.9% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (9.1% of all recorded faults), wheels (8.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX650F?
The median Suzuki GSX650F in the UK has covered 19,380 miles, and typically rides about 1,362 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,498 and 31,295 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX650F reliable?
87.8% of Suzuki GSX650F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,985 Suzuki GSX650F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.