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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs 850 gt

36 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 36 Suzuki Gs 850 gt vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 850 gt has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,296 miles.

36
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
530
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs 850 gt problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs 850 gt MOT tests:

  • Other78%
  • Brakes12%
  • Steering10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%

Suzuki Gs 850 gt pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
81100%
9250%
101100%
111100%
121100%
131100%
141100%
151100%
162100%
17475%
19250%
20560%

Fuel types: Petrol (31), Other (5)

Most common Suzuki Gs 850 gt MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs 850 gt MOT tests:

  1. Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b) (3 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b) (2 times)
  4. Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  6. Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  7. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  10. Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
  11. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  12. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  13. Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  14. loud exhaust (1 times)
  15. Centre Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) (1 times)

Suzuki Gs 850 gt pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 1 12 92% 14,198
1993 1 15 53%
1990 1 3 100% 73,138
1988 1 4 50% 17,004
1985 1 1 100% 4,897
1980 1 4 75% 53,539
1979 1 6 100% 53,918

Suzuki Gs 850 gt reliability FAQ

Across 36 Suzuki Gs 850 gt vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 850 gt MOT issues are: Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b).

The typical Suzuki Gs 850 gt in our data has covered around 27,296 miles.

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