Suzuki Gsf1250 (2007)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.1% first-time pass rate

2007 Suzuki Gsf1250

CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2007 Suzuki Gsf1250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 Suzuki GSF1250 passes its MOT on first attempt 87% of the time, which is a solid 7 percentage points above the UK average—but the catch is that nearly a quarter of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a warning sign that deserves investigation before purchase. This is a bike that demands close pre-buy inspection, especially around brake and suspension systems where serious faults tend to cluster.

At an average mileage of 19,690 miles for a 17-year-old machine, these GSFs are typically well-used rather than garage queens, yet they still accumulate 1.85 failures per test and 6.3 advisories, suggesting wear compounds quickly once neglect sets in. Before committing, have a trusted mechanic inspect the specific bike's MOT history—if it shows a clean run without dangerous defects and minimal failures in the last two tests, you're looking at a genuinely robust middleweight; if the record is spotty, walk away.

Average reliability 7.1% above UK average
87.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
16,956
typical mileage
11,192–24,369 middle half
23.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.85
avg MOT failures per car
over 12.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Suzuki Gsf1250

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 23.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Suzuki Gsf1250 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,192
low mileage
16,956
typical
24,369
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Suzuki Gsf1250 vehicles fall between 11,192 and 24,369 miles.

2007 Suzuki Gsf1250 — Still on the Road

71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.

101 71 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

12.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.85
Avg failures per vehicle
6.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Suzuki Gsf1250

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 35.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 35.2%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 27.4%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 26.3%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 21.5%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 21.5%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 13%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 12.8%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Suzuki Gsf1250:

2008 2009