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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs 500 ev

251 vehicles · 359 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 251 Suzuki Gs 500 ev vehicles and 359 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 500 ev has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,288 miles.

251
Vehicles
359
MOT tests
2,208
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs 500 ev problem areas

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

  • Other79%
  • Steering15%
  • Brakes7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Visibility0%
  • Seatbelts & equipment0%

Suzuki Gs 500 ev pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
82085%
96676%
107074%
115279%
123577%
131878%
141479%
15683%
16771%
17667%
18875%
19888%
20667%

Fuel types: Petrol (249), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Gs 500 ev MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (10 times)
  6. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
  7. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (7 times)
  8. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (7 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
  10. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
  11. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
  12. Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
  13. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)
  15. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (5 times)

Suzuki Gs 500 ev pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 7 43 86% 24,053
1997 58 251 76% 35,448
1996 12 54 72% 30,812
1995 1 3 100% 28,662

Suzuki Gs 500 ev reliability FAQ

Across 251 Suzuki Gs 500 ev vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Suzuki Gs 500 ev in our data has covered around 33,288 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gs 500 ev

See how the Suzuki Gs 500 ev stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:

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