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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs 550 ex

28 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 28 Suzuki Gs 550 ex vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 550 ex has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,514 miles.

28
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
1,209
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs 550 ex problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 550 ex MOT tests:

  • Other104%
  • Steering15%
  • Lamps & electrical4%

Suzuki Gs 550 ex pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (23), Other (5)

Most common Suzuki Gs 550 ex MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 550 ex MOT tests:

  1. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
  2. Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  4. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  5. rear brake binding slightly (1 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  7. front AND rear tyre slit on side walls (1 times)
  8. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  10. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  11. Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  12. Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  13. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  14. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  15. Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a) (1 times)

Suzuki Gs 550 ex pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 1 7 100% 55,803
1983 1 7 57% 75,421
1981 2 12 83% 46,388

Suzuki Gs 550 ex reliability FAQ

Across 28 Suzuki Gs 550 ex vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 550 ex MOT issues are: Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a); Rear Nail in tyre ; Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gs 550 ex in our data has covered around 39,514 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gs 550 ex

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