MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs 550
27 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Suzuki Gs 550 vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 550 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,019 miles.
27
Vehicles
158
MOT tests
605
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs 550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 550 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Steering14%
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Brakes5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Suzuki Gs 550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25), Other (2)
Most common Suzuki Gs 550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 550 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- REAR TYRE slightly UNDERINFLATED. (2 times)
Suzuki Gs 550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 5,148 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 43,792 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 37,472 |
| 1985 | 2 | 25 | 88% | 30,926 |
| 1984 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 29,067 |
| 1982 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 35,551 |
| 1981 | 3 | 31 | 81% | 40,407 |
| 1980 | 6 | 28 | 82% | 28,268 |
| 1979 | 3 | 19 | 84% | 28,768 |
| 1978 | 4 | 15 | 53% | 31,463 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Suzuki Gs 550 reliability FAQ
Across 27 Suzuki Gs 550 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 550 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Suzuki Gs 550 in our data has covered around
31,019 miles.
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