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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs 500

64 vehicles · 535 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 64 Suzuki Gs 500 vehicles and 535 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 500 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,211 miles.

64
Vehicles
535
MOT tests
2,151
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs 500 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 500 MOT tests:

  • Other87%
  • Steering14%
  • Brakes10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki Gs 500 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gs 500's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31573%
4888%
51486%
61573%
71377%
82370%
91984%
102282%
112277%
122576%
132677%
142882%
152976%
163574%
173876%
182584%
192186%
203174%

Fuel types: Petrol (60), Other (4)

Most common Suzuki Gs 500 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 500 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (22 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (21 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (12 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (9 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
  7. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
  9. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (7 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
  11. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
  12. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (7 times)
  13. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (6 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (6 times)
  15. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)

Suzuki Gs 500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 8 88% 22,099
2008 1 10 70% 3,084
2007 2 18 89% 24,912
2006 4 50 86% 22,136
2005 2 42 74% 41,647
2004 1 10 60% 5,468
2003 1 2 50% 13,547
2002 3 35 80% 65,274
1999 2 19 79% 28,570
1998 3 12 83% 38,687
1997 4 29 79% 33,597
1996 5 55 80% 29,847
1995 6 43 95% 37,898
1994 7 58 76% 25,303
1993 4 20 70% 28,051
1992 2 25 64% 51,644
1991 3 28 75% 36,298
1990 5 35 63% 50,307
1979 2 7 71% 17,086

Suzuki Gs 500 reliability FAQ

Across 64 Suzuki Gs 500 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 500 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gs 500 in our data has covered around 32,211 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gs 500

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