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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs650

425 vehicles · 2,451 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 425 Suzuki Gs650 vehicles and 2,451 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs650 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,443 miles.

425
Vehicles
2,451
MOT tests
906
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs650 MOT tests:

  • Other80%
  • Steering16%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki Gs650 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Gs650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
2250%
31486%
41573%
51191%
61776%
71867%
89100%
91694%
101788%
112277%
121694%
131688%
1410100%
151681%
162085%
171681%
181989%
191486%
202688%

Fuel types: Petrol (425)

Most common Suzuki Gs650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs650 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (61 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (52 times)
  3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (30 times)
  4. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (26 times)
  5. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (24 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (24 times)
  7. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (22 times)
  8. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (21 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (21 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (20 times)
  11. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (20 times)
  12. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (20 times)
  13. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (18 times)
  14. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (18 times)
  15. Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (17 times)

Suzuki Gs650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 3 6 83% 27,616
2013 1 1 100% 75,952
2010 1 15 93% 32,934
2009 2 23 87% 28,482
2007 1 15 93% 38,799
2006 4 48 83% 28,565
2005 4 35 91% 54,658
2004 1 4 50% 4,581
2003 2 9 56% 57,240
2002 2 5 80% 23,255
2000 1 2 50% 39,174
1999 2 3 67% 37,737
1998 1 6 100% 63,474
1997 4 26 81% 24,846
1996 4 33 88% 32,707
1995 4 29 93% 57,735
1994 4 16 81% 36,525
1993 1 16 88% 32,822
1992 2 5 100% 43,501
1991 2 21 81% 70,829
1990 1 3 100% 44,716
1989 4 29 86% 82,389
1988 2 19 84% 31,422
1987 2 19 84% 31,198
1986 13 70 81% 35,322
1985 33 220 84% 43,165
1984 50 289 83% 38,025
1983 79 490 81% 44,682
1982 106 493 85% 37,650
1981 85 478 84% 40,259
1979 2 13 85% 59,551
1977 1 1 100% 4,606
1971 1 9 67% 17,564

Suzuki Gs650 reliability FAQ

Across 425 Suzuki Gs650 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs650 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)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).

The typical Suzuki Gs650 in our data has covered around 40,443 miles.

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