MOT reliability
Suzuki Gsx500f
2 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Suzuki Gsx500f vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx500f has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,820 miles.
2
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
901
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gsx500f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx500f MOT tests:
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Other138%
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Brakes8%
Suzuki Gsx500f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Suzuki Gsx500f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx500f MOT tests:
- Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Suzuki Gsx500f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 12,044 |
| 1992 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 21,597 |
Suzuki Gsx500f reliability FAQ
Across 2 Suzuki Gsx500f vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx500f MOT issues are:
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c).
The typical Suzuki Gsx500f in our data has covered around
16,820 miles.
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