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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs850l

12 vehicles · 66 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 12 Suzuki Gs850l vehicles and 66 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs850l has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,055 miles.

12
Vehicles
66
MOT tests
824
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs850l problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs850l MOT tests:

  • Other117%
  • Steering26%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Brakes7%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Suzuki Gs850l pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
61100%
72100%
91100%
10250%
121100%
131100%
151100%
18250%

Fuel types: Petrol (12)

Most common Suzuki Gs850l MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs850l MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  2. seat cushion torn (3 times)
  3. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
  5. fuel cap sealing washer very slightly deteriorated (2 times)
  6. lights come on with ignition (2 times)
  7. rear number plate cracked (2 times)
  8. rear number plate slioghtly deteriorated, recommend replace (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  10. front engine mount bolt missing. (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  12. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  13. Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  14. Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  15. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)

Suzuki Gs850l pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 1 2 100% 26,711
1998 1 6 67% 24,721
1997 1 3 100% 36,276
1992 1 3 100% 24,466
1982 6 37 81% 24,460
1981 2 15 67% 32,865

Suzuki Gs850l reliability FAQ

Across 12 Suzuki Gs850l vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs850l MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); seat cushion torn; Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Suzuki Gs850l in our data has covered around 27,055 miles.

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