MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs 850
36 vehicles · 224 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 36 Suzuki Gs 850 vehicles and 224 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 850 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,646 miles.
36
Vehicles
224
MOT tests
543
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs 850 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 850 MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Brakes9%
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Steering9%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Suzuki Gs 850 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (35), Other (1)
Most common Suzuki Gs 850 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 850 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- long travel on front brake lever (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (3 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (3 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Suzuki Gs 850 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 40,562 |
| 1999 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 33,687 |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 30,451 |
| 1991 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 17,430 |
| 1988 | 3 | 18 | 89% | 215,752 |
| 1987 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 44,725 |
| 1982 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 62,009 |
| 1981 | 6 | 45 | 80% | 24,765 |
| 1980 | 8 | 45 | 76% | 130,939 |
| 1979 | 8 | 43 | 84% | 45,990 |
| 1971 | 1 | 18 | 94% | — |
Suzuki Gs 850 reliability FAQ
Across 36 Suzuki Gs 850 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 850 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); long travel on front brake lever.
The typical Suzuki Gs 850 in our data has covered around
71,646 miles.
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