MOT reliability
Suzuki Gs850g
61 vehicles · 382 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 61 Suzuki Gs850g vehicles and 382 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs850g has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,286 miles.
61
Vehicles
382
MOT tests
731
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gs850g problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs850g MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering17%
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Brakes11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure1%
Suzuki Gs850g pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 7 | 57% |
Fuel types: Petrol (61)
Most common Suzuki Gs850g MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs850g MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (9 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (7 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (7 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (4 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
Suzuki Gs850g pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 10,255 |
| 1998 | 3 | 28 | 86% | 54,224 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 42,109 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 46,965 |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 32,044 |
| 1987 | 8 | 56 | 84% | 34,572 |
| 1986 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 17,680 |
| 1985 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 43,942 |
| 1984 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 38,503 |
| 1983 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 49,689 |
| 1982 | 5 | 32 | 75% | 46,642 |
| 1981 | 6 | 51 | 88% | 38,687 |
| 1980 | 15 | 87 | 77% | 43,721 |
| 1979 | 13 | 67 | 84% | 36,608 |
| 1977 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 941 |
Suzuki Gs850g reliability FAQ
Across 61 Suzuki Gs850g vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs850g MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Suzuki Gs850g in our data has covered around
39,286 miles.
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