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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs850gx

2 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Suzuki Gs850gx vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs850gx has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,422 miles.

2
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
433
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs850gx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs850gx MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Steering36%

Suzuki Gs850gx pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
181100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Suzuki Gs850gx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs850gx MOT tests:

  1. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (1 times)
  4. Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
  5. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  6. rear tyre close to limit (1 times)
  7. Fork stanchions starting to pit (1 times)
  8. Slight corrosion on front frame tubes (1 times)
  9. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  11. Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (1 times)
  12. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  13. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)

Suzuki Gs850gx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 2 100% 32,424
1981 1 10 80% 30,421

Suzuki Gs850gx reliability FAQ

Across 2 Suzuki Gs850gx vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs850gx MOT issues are: Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e).

The typical Suzuki Gs850gx in our data has covered around 31,422 miles.

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