MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs 500 e
41 vehicles · 269 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 41 Suzuki Gs 500 e vehicles and 269 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 500 e has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,849 miles.
41
Vehicles
269
MOT tests
4,978
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs 500 e problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 500 e MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Steering17%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility0%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
Suzuki Gs 500 e pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 17 | 88% |
| 9 | 18 | 72% |
| 10 | 17 | 82% |
| 11 | 22 | 77% |
| 12 | 22 | 82% |
| 13 | 17 | 76% |
| 14 | 12 | 83% |
| 15 | 15 | 73% |
| 16 | 11 | 100% |
| 17 | 14 | 79% |
| 18 | 14 | 79% |
| 19 | 10 | 70% |
| 20 | 9 | 89% |
Fuel types: Petrol (40), Other (1)
Most common Suzuki Gs 500 e MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 500 e MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (8 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
Suzuki Gs 500 e pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 561,344 |
| 2000 | 5 | 25 | 76% | 36,370 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 32,732 |
| 1998 | 7 | 40 | 95% | 33,782 |
| 1997 | 5 | 33 | 79% | 33,730 |
| 1996 | 5 | 47 | 79% | 32,667 |
| 1995 | 4 | 19 | 74% | 41,052 |
| 1994 | 3 | 29 | 83% | 15,703 |
| 1993 | 2 | 16 | 100% | 22,493 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 10,089 |
| 1991 | 3 | 20 | 75% | 41,006 |
| 1990 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 53,535 |
Suzuki Gs 500 e reliability FAQ
Across 41 Suzuki Gs 500 e vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 500 e MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Suzuki Gs 500 e in our data has covered around
46,849 miles.
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