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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:

  • Other108%
  • Steering15%
  • Brakes15%
  • Lamps & electrical15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%

Suzuki Gs450l pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
181100%
191100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Suzuki Gs450l MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs450l MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  2. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  3. Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  5. Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  7. Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
  8. Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  10. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  11. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  12. Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
  13. Indicator switch defective (1.5.4) (1 times)
  14. Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  15. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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