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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs425

36 vehicles · 201 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 36 Suzuki Gs425 vehicles and 201 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs425 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,323 miles.

36
Vehicles
201
MOT tests
567
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs425 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs425 MOT tests:

  • Other118%
  • Steering15%
  • Brakes6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Suzuki Gs425 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
91100%
111100%
12367%
13367%
14250%
151100%
182100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (36)

Most common Suzuki Gs425 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs425 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
  2. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (7 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  4. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
  5. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (6 times)
  6. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
  8. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
  9. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  10. Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (4 times)
  11. Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (4 times)
  12. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
  13. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  14. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
  15. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (3 times)

Suzuki Gs425 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1997 1 7 100% 16,990
1994 1 6 50% 90,143
1992 1 5 100%
1987 1 2 50% 16,590
1980 13 84 83% 25,425
1979 18 96 80% 30,811
1978 1 1 100% 47,568

Suzuki Gs425 reliability FAQ

Across 36 Suzuki Gs425 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs425 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gs425 in our data has covered around 30,323 miles.

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