MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs500 ex
2 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Suzuki Gs500 ex vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs500 ex has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,389 miles.
2
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
697
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs500 ex problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs500 ex MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Steering11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Suzuki Gs500 ex pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Suzuki Gs500 ex MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs500 ex MOT tests:
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (6 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) (1 times)
- Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
- Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Suzuki Gs500 ex pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 17,307 |
| 1998 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 73,471 |
Suzuki Gs500 ex reliability FAQ
Across 2 Suzuki Gs500 ex vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs500 ex MOT issues are:
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).
The typical Suzuki Gs500 ex in our data has covered around
45,389 miles.
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