MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs550e
94 vehicles · 494 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 94 Suzuki Gs550e vehicles and 494 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs550e has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,684 miles.
94
Vehicles
494
MOT tests
653
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs550e problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs550e MOT tests:
-
Other101%
-
Steering15%
-
Brakes7%
-
Seatbelts & equipment6%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
-
Body & structure1%
-
Lamps & electrical1%
-
Emissions & nuisance1%
Suzuki Gs550e pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 11 | 73% |
| 12 | 9 | 89% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 9 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 7 | 86% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 8 | 75% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (94)
Most common Suzuki Gs550e MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs550e MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (22 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (13 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (10 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (9 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (6 times)
- Chain guard missing (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
Suzuki Gs550e pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 27,150 |
| 1999 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 38,364 |
| 1998 | 4 | 38 | 92% | 37,163 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 20,466 |
| 1996 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 18,560 |
| 1995 | 4 | 30 | 83% | 34,169 |
| 1994 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 21,028 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,363 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 31,916 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 26,339 |
| 1985 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 26,800 |
| 1984 | 4 | 22 | 68% | 47,191 |
| 1983 | 6 | 25 | 88% | 25,112 |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 49,401 |
| 1981 | 17 | 92 | 85% | 36,558 |
| 1980 | 17 | 97 | 84% | 42,005 |
| 1979 | 15 | 48 | 83% | 33,777 |
| 1978 | 15 | 85 | 84% | 39,165 |
Suzuki Gs550e reliability FAQ
Across 94 Suzuki Gs550e vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs550e MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki Gs550e in our data has covered around
35,684 miles.
Compare the Suzuki Gs550e
See how the Suzuki Gs550e stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Suzuki Gs550e
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Suzuki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks