MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs500k
9 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Suzuki Gs500k vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs500k has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,267 miles.
9
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
3,458
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs500k problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs500k MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Brakes8%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Suzuki Gs500k pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 12 | 67% |
| 5 | 12 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Suzuki Gs500k MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs500k MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front tyre starting to perish (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- head light beam tapped (Off Side kick) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Suzuki Gs500k pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 33 | 79% | 23,204 |
| 2002 | 3 | 15 | 87% | 20,699 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 40,292 |
Suzuki Gs500k reliability FAQ
Across 9 Suzuki Gs500k vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs500k MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Suzuki Gs500k in our data has covered around
24,267 miles.
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