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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs 500 k3

23 vehicles · 95 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 23 Suzuki Gs 500 k3 vehicles and 95 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 500 k3 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,545 miles.

23
Vehicles
95
MOT tests
1,691
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs 500 k3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 500 k3 MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Brakes3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Steering1%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Suzuki Gs 500 k3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
39100%
41191%
5978%
6862%
76100%
8875%
96100%
107100%
11667%
12862%
13580%
14683%
152100%
163100%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (23)

Most common Suzuki Gs 500 k3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 500 k3 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  3. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
  7. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  9. Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  11. Oil leak (2 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  13. rear tyre perished (2 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  15. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)

Suzuki Gs 500 k3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 10 73 85% 17,530
2003 2 22 82% 23,620

Suzuki Gs 500 k3 reliability FAQ

Across 23 Suzuki Gs 500 k3 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 500 k3 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c).

The typical Suzuki Gs 500 k3 in our data has covered around 18,545 miles.

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