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:
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Other78%
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Brakes12%
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Steering10%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Suzuki Gs 850 gt pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
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:
- Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b) (2 times)
- Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- loud exhaust (1 times)
- Centre Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) (1 times)
Suzuki Gs 850 gt pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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