MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs 500 es
10 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Suzuki Gs 500 es vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 500 es has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,716 miles.
10
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
1,858
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs 500 es problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 500 es MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Brakes16%
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Body & structure8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Suzuki Gs 500 es pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (3)
Most common Suzuki Gs 500 es MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 500 es MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Suzuki Gs 500 es pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 29,017 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 56,070 |
| 1995 | 2 | 25 | 72% | 42,786 |
Suzuki Gs 500 es reliability FAQ
Across 10 Suzuki Gs 500 es vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 500 es MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Suzuki Gs 500 es in our data has covered around
29,716 miles.
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