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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs500k5

2 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Suzuki Gs500k5 vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs500k5 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,098 miles.

2
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
2,884
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs500k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs500k5 MOT tests:

  • Other65%
  • Brakes19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Steering9%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Visibility1%

Suzuki Gs500k5 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3450%
42100%
5450%
62100%
7450%
82100%
9250%
111100%
131100%
141100%
151100%
16250%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Suzuki Gs500k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs500k5 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  6. Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
  7. Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
  8. handlebars slightly bent (2 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose and in poor condition (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  12. Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower pivot forward most bush (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
  15. Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)

Suzuki Gs500k5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 2 27 70% 50,098

Suzuki Gs500k5 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Suzuki Gs500k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs500k5 MOT issues are: Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gs500k5 in our data has covered around 50,098 miles.

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