MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs 500 ep
21 vehicles · 135 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Suzuki Gs 500 ep vehicles and 135 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 500 ep has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,811 miles.
21
Vehicles
135
MOT tests
1,214
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs 500 ep problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 500 ep MOT tests:
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Other65%
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Brakes28%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Body & structure7%
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Steering1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Suzuki Gs 500 ep pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 9 | 78% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 10 | 70% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 8 | 62% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 7 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Suzuki Gs 500 ep MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 500 ep MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
Suzuki Gs 500 ep pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 25 | 72% | 22,107 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18,695 |
| 2001 | 4 | 75 | 83% | 39,600 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 21,970 |
| 1999 | 3 | 24 | 92% | 41,901 |
| 1982 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 47,046 |
Suzuki Gs 500 ep reliability FAQ
Across 21 Suzuki Gs 500 ep vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 500 ep MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Suzuki Gs 500 ep in our data has covered around
35,811 miles.
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