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Suzuki Gs500fk5 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Gs500fk5
86%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs500fk5 (86%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gs500fk5 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 22,075 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Gs500fk5

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  2. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  5. chain rusty.
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Suzuki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs500fk5 (86%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gs500fk5 report Full Suzuki Unknown report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.