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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs 550 lx

15 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
55%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15 Suzuki Gs 550 lx vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 550 lx has an overall 55% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,277 miles.

15
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
2,027
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs 550 lx problem areas

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

  • Other52%
  • Steering22%
  • Brakes19%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%

Suzuki Gs 550 lx pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (15)

Most common Suzuki Gs 550 lx MOT faults

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

  1. Indecator tell tales missing (2 times)
  2. Main beem tell tale light missing (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  4. Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) (1 times)
  5. Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  7. Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a) (1 times)
  8. Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  11. Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a) (1 times)
  12. Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)

Suzuki Gs 550 lx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 1 4 75% 20,767
1983 1 7 43% 31,788

Suzuki Gs 550 lx reliability FAQ

Across 15 Suzuki Gs 550 lx vehicles in our MOT data, 55% pass the MOT (a 45% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 550 lx MOT issues are: Indecator tell tales missing; Main beem tell tale light missing; Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)).

The typical Suzuki Gs 550 lx in our data has covered around 26,277 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gs 550 lx

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