MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs 500 ey
72 vehicles · 161 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 72 Suzuki Gs 500 ey vehicles and 161 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 500 ey has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,404 miles.
72
Vehicles
161
MOT tests
3,181
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs 500 ey problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 500 ey MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Brakes9%
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Steering7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates1%
Suzuki Gs 500 ey pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 100% |
| 6 | 28 | 75% |
| 7 | 22 | 82% |
| 8 | 18 | 89% |
| 9 | 11 | 82% |
| 10 | 14 | 64% |
| 11 | 9 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 88% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 60% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (67), Other (4), Diesel (1)
Most common Suzuki Gs 500 ey MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 500 ey MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
Suzuki Gs 500 ey pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 64,493 |
| 2001 | 5 | 36 | 89% | 35,837 |
| 2000 | 19 | 78 | 82% | 28,402 |
| 1999 | 2 | 24 | 83% | 23,132 |
Suzuki Gs 500 ey reliability FAQ
Across 72 Suzuki Gs 500 ey vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 500 ey MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Suzuki Gs 500 ey in our data has covered around
30,404 miles.
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