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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs500

6,013 vehicles · 55,168 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6,013 Suzuki Gs500 vehicles and 55,168 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs500 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,777 miles.

6,013
Vehicles
55,168
MOT tests
1,834
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs500 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs500 MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Steering11%
  • Brakes10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki Gs500 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gs500's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12572%
24888%
31,66885%
42,14884%
52,46684%
62,63583%
72,86883%
83,16382%
93,44381%
103,53280%
113,41780%
123,46079%
133,27578%
143,08679%
152,75479%
162,56079%
172,29679%
182,07579%
191,75279%
201,58079%

Fuel types: Petrol (6,009), Diesel (3), Electric (1)

Most common Suzuki Gs500 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs500 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2,092 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2,004 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1,654 times)
  4. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1,296 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1,294 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1,171 times)
  7. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1,098 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1,085 times)
  9. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (803 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (656 times)
  11. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (611 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (600 times)
  13. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (599 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (571 times)
  15. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (564 times)

Suzuki Gs500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 4 13 77% 34,866
2018 1 3 100% 24,104
2017 1 5 80% 23,435
2016 2 18 72% 58,545
2015 2 11 64% 38,928
2013 1 5 100% 14,748
2011 1 5 100% 39,488
2009 1 10 60% 311,168
2008 136 1,412 84% 23,891
2007 115 1,239 82% 26,786
2006 141 1,402 83% 25,312
2005 255 2,594 82% 25,457
2004 525 5,670 82% 27,795
2003 530 6,143 83% 31,056
2002 390 4,141 82% 35,388
2001 407 4,216 82% 36,150
2000 337 3,436 81% 34,486
1999 412 3,681 81% 35,497
1998 518 4,392 79% 38,184
1997 627 5,275 79% 38,183
1996 284 2,432 79% 39,243
1995 244 1,761 77% 35,235
1994 326 2,457 76% 36,510
1993 171 1,301 76% 37,589
1992 159 1,165 79% 44,387
1991 139 835 78% 41,677
1990 159 866 77% 40,503
1989 102 551 79% 41,765
1988 2 13 69% 29,660
1987 2 6 50% 26,814
1985 1 4 75% 46,612
1982 1 6 100% 61,981
1981 4 20 65% 37,029
1980 4 25 72% 28,630
1979 5 29 93% 52,245
1978 3 13 92% 32,664
1977 1 13 69% 46,296

Suzuki Gs500 reliability FAQ

Across 6,013 Suzuki Gs500 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs500 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Suzuki Gs500 in our data has covered around 34,777 miles.

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