MOT reliability
Suzuki 500
22 vehicles · 125 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Suzuki 500 vehicles and 125 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki 500 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,126 miles.
22
Vehicles
125
MOT tests
805
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki 500 MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Steering15%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure1%
Suzuki 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 10 | 70% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22)
Most common Suzuki 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki 500 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
Suzuki 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 32,966 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 60,796 |
| 1994 | 4 | 32 | 84% | 33,970 |
| 1993 | 2 | 23 | 87% | 42,295 |
| 1992 | 3 | 11 | 55% | 30,945 |
| 1991 | 2 | 12 | 75% | 32,894 |
| 1990 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 39,848 |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 24,170 |
| 1976 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 28,509 |
| 1975 | 3 | 19 | 79% | 33,756 |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 27,505 |
| 1972 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 23,665 |
Suzuki 500 reliability FAQ
Across 22 Suzuki 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki 500 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e).
The typical Suzuki 500 in our data has covered around
34,126 miles.
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