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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs550l

25 vehicles · 133 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 25 Suzuki Gs550l vehicles and 133 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs550l has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,775 miles.

25
Vehicles
133
MOT tests
764
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs550l problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs550l MOT tests:

  • Other98%
  • Steering24%
  • Brakes7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%

Suzuki Gs550l pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
9250%
101100%
151100%
163100%
172100%
182100%
203100%

Fuel types: Petrol (25)

Most common Suzuki Gs550l MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs550l MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
  3. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (4 times)
  4. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  5. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  7. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  8. Oil leak (3 times)
  9. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  10. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
  11. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  12. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  13. Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  14. Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
  15. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)

Suzuki Gs550l pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 1 1 100% 11,500
2002 1 2 50% 35,318
1996 3 10 100% 29,437
1992 1 4 100% 45,559
1986 2 23 91% 19,172
1984 1 6 67% 33,211
1983 4 22 68% 26,625
1982 5 37 78% 61,435
1981 5 23 65% 39,549
1980 2 5 80% 27,861

Suzuki Gs550l reliability FAQ

Across 25 Suzuki Gs550l vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs550l MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c).

The typical Suzuki Gs550l in our data has covered around 36,775 miles.

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