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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs 850 trike

5 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Suzuki Gs 850 trike vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs 850 trike has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,729 miles.

5
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
312
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs 850 trike problem areas

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

  • Other64%
  • Seatbelts & equipment31%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Visibility6%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Brakes6%

Suzuki Gs 850 trike pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Suzuki Gs 850 trike MOT faults

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

  1. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  5. Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8) (2 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  7. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  8. front mudguard been removed (2 times)
  9. slight bind on front brake (2 times)
  10. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
  12. Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d) (1 times)
  13. Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c) (1 times)
  14. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) (1 times)

Suzuki Gs 850 trike pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 2 50% —
1980 2 16 69% 47,588
1979 2 17 71% 19,870

Suzuki Gs 850 trike reliability FAQ

Across 5 Suzuki Gs 850 trike vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs 850 trike MOT issues are: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (7.1.4); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Suzuki Gs 850 trike in our data has covered around 33,729 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gs 850 trike

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