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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs 500 k7

176 vehicles · 1,669 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 176 Suzuki Gs 500 k7 vehicles and 1,669 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 500 k7 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,742 miles.

176
Vehicles
1,669
MOT tests
2,579
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs 500 k7 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 500 k7 MOT tests:

  • Other66%
  • Brakes13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Steering9%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Suzuki Gs 500 k7 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gs 500 k7's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
317083%
416484%
515284%
614984%
714983%
813881%
912183%
1010880%
118981%
127779%
137090%
147485%
156784%
166683%
174984%
182483%

Fuel types: Petrol (176)

Most common Suzuki Gs 500 k7 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 500 k7 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (81 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (59 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (50 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (46 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (44 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (40 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (32 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (31 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (28 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (26 times)
  11. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (25 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
  13. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (21 times)
  14. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (20 times)
  15. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (20 times)

Suzuki Gs 500 k7 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 139 1,495 83% 30,861
2007 20 174 82% 29,922

Suzuki Gs 500 k7 reliability FAQ

Across 176 Suzuki Gs 500 k7 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 500 k7 MOT issues are: Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).

The typical Suzuki Gs 500 k7 in our data has covered around 30,742 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gs 500 k7

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