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:
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Other98%
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Steering24%
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Brakes7%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Suzuki Gs550l pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Suzuki Gs550l MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs550l MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
Suzuki Gs550l pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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