MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs 500 et
4 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Suzuki Gs 500 et vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 500 et has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,853 miles.
4
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
1,515
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs 500 et problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 500 et MOT tests:
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Other53%
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Steering47%
Suzuki Gs 500 et pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Other (1)
Most common Suzuki Gs 500 et MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 500 et MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) (1 times)
- Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Suzuki Gs 500 et pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 64,418 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 25,740 |
Suzuki Gs 500 et reliability FAQ
Across 4 Suzuki Gs 500 et vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 500 et MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki Gs 500 et in our data has covered around
31,853 miles.
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