MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs500k2

Q: Is the Suzuki Gs500k2 reliable?

Across 172 Suzuki Gs500k2 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 Gs500k2?

The typical Suzuki Gs500k2 in our data has covered around 26,683 miles.

172 vehicles · 653 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 172 Suzuki Gs500k2 vehicles and 653 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs500k2 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,683 miles.

172

Vehicles

653

MOT tests

3,213

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs500k2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs500k2 MOT tests:

Other94%
Brakes8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Steering5%
Body & structure4%
Lamps & electrical3%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Suzuki Gs500k2 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gs500k2's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	100%
3	59	95%
4	99	83%
5	86	85%
6	62	84%
7	35	89%
8	24	96%
9	33	82%
10	27	81%
11	26	88%
12	24	83%
13	22	95%
14	16	88%
15	20	80%
16	17	82%
17	15	87%
18	12	83%
19	10	100%
20	15	87%

Fuel types: Petrol (170), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Gs500k2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs500k2 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (30 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (26 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (15 times)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (11 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (9 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (6 times)

Suzuki Gs500k2 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	3	23	87%	17,352
2003	58	393	89%	26,720
2002	45	212	83%	27,956
2001	1	11	82%	30,660

Suzuki Gs500k2 reliability FAQ

Across 172 Suzuki Gs500k2 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 Gs500k2 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki Gs500k2 in our data has covered around 26,683 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gs500k2

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