MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs 500 k4
44 vehicles · 139 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 44 Suzuki Gs 500 k4 vehicles and 139 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 500 k4 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,271 miles.
44
Vehicles
139
MOT tests
4,158
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs 500 k4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 500 k4 MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Brakes9%
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Steering7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Suzuki Gs 500 k4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 15 | 80% |
| 4 | 19 | 79% |
| 5 | 17 | 76% |
| 6 | 10 | 80% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (42), Other (2)
Most common Suzuki Gs 500 k4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 500 k4 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
Suzuki Gs 500 k4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 20,960 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 26,888 |
| 2005 | 6 | 50 | 88% | 27,933 |
| 2004 | 8 | 62 | 79% | 30,749 |
Suzuki Gs 500 k4 reliability FAQ
Across 44 Suzuki Gs 500 k4 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 500 k4 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki Gs 500 k4 in our data has covered around
27,271 miles.
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