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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs 650 gt

9 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Suzuki Gs 650 gt vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 650 gt has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,751 miles.

9
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
402
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs 650 gt problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 650 gt MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Steering14%
  • Brakes8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Suzuki Gs 650 gt pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
92100%
101100%
15250%
161100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Suzuki Gs 650 gt MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 650 gt MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  2. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  3. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  4. Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
  5. handle bars slightly bent (3 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
  7. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  8. Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a) (2 times)
  10. Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
  11. Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (2 times)
  12. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
  14. rear brake pad cover damaged (2 times)
  15. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (2 times)

Suzuki Gs 650 gt pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1997 3 11 91% 44,957
1985 1 17 94% 60,874
1984 2 25 68% 51,361
1982 2 12 67% 44,503
1981 1 5 80% 15,497

Suzuki Gs 650 gt reliability FAQ

Across 9 Suzuki Gs 650 gt vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 650 gt MOT issues are: Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).

The typical Suzuki Gs 650 gt in our data has covered around 44,751 miles.

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