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:
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Other109%
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Body & structure6%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Suzuki Gs 500 k3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 100% |
| 4 | 11 | 91% |
| 5 | 9 | 78% |
| 6 | 8 | 62% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 6 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
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:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- rear tyre perished (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Suzuki Gs 500 k3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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