MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs500k1

Q: Is the Suzuki Gs500k1 reliable?

Across 92 Suzuki Gs500k1 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Gs500k1?

The typical Suzuki Gs500k1 in our data has covered around 25,857 miles.

92 vehicles · 242 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 92 Suzuki Gs500k1 vehicles and 242 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs500k1 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,857 miles.

Vehicles

242

MOT tests

2,699

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs500k1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs500k1 MOT tests:

Other86%
Brakes15%
Steering8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Lamps & electrical3%
Body & structure1%
Visibility1%

Suzuki Gs500k1 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gs500k1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	12	92%
5	48	85%
6	42	86%
7	23	83%
8	18	89%
9	3	100%
10	7	86%
11	5	80%
12	1	100%
13	5	80%
14	6	83%
15	3	100%
16	3	100%
17	4	100%
18	3	100%
19	2	100%
20	6	67%

Fuel types: Petrol (84), Other (8)

Most common Suzuki Gs500k1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs500k1 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
rear tyre just starting to show small cracks (2 times)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)

Suzuki Gs500k1 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2002	6	18	89%	13,768
2001	39	188	85%	28,827

Suzuki Gs500k1 reliability FAQ

Across 92 Suzuki Gs500k1 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs500k1 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki Gs500k1 in our data has covered around 25,857 miles.

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