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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs500 e

4 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Suzuki Gs500 e vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs500 e has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,774 miles.

4
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
4,267
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs500 e problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs500 e MOT tests:

  • Other112%
  • Steering22%
  • Brakes6%
  • Body & structure3%

Suzuki Gs500 e pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11250%
122100%
132100%
142100%
153100%
163100%
17580%
18560%
193100%
20540%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Suzuki Gs500 e MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  2. Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (3 times)
  3. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  4. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  5. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  8. front fork dust covers fitted (2 times)
  9. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  10. front brake slightly binding (1 times)
  11. small exhaust leak (1 times)
  12. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
  14. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  15. Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c) (1 times)

Suzuki Gs500 e pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 1 2 50% 56,507
1995 1 21 90%
1994 2 18 78% 47,908

Suzuki Gs500 e reliability FAQ

Across 4 Suzuki Gs500 e vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs500 e MOT issues are: Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4); Headlamp aim too high (1.6).

The typical Suzuki Gs500 e in our data has covered around 50,774 miles.

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