MOT reliability
Suzuki Gsx550e
7 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Suzuki Gsx550e vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx550e has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,628 miles.
7
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
344
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gsx550e problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx550e MOT tests:
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Other129%
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Brakes11%
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Seatbelts & equipment11%
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Steering4%
Suzuki Gsx550e pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Suzuki Gsx550e MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx550e MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- frame heavily modified (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- front tyre crazed (1 times)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
Suzuki Gsx550e pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 26,764 |
| 1986 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 35,006 |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 58,769 |
| 1983 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 42,207 |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 34,016 |
| 1978 | 1 | 10 | 70% | — |
Suzuki Gsx550e reliability FAQ
Across 7 Suzuki Gsx550e vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx550e MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki Gsx550e in our data has covered around
38,628 miles.
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