MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs450l
5 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Suzuki Gs450l vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs450l has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,128 miles.
5
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
374
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs450l problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs450l MOT tests:
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Other108%
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Steering15%
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Brakes15%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Suzuki Gs450l pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Suzuki Gs450l MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs450l MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Indicator switch defective (1.5.4) (1 times)
- Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
Suzuki Gs450l pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 10,900 |
| 1986 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 8,703 |
| 1985 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 21,664 |
| 1982 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 24,423 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 29,951 |
Suzuki Gs450l reliability FAQ
Across 5 Suzuki Gs450l vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs450l MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b).
The typical Suzuki Gs450l in our data has covered around
19,128 miles.
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