MOT reliability
Suzuki Gsx550ef
9 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Suzuki Gsx550ef vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx550ef has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,215 miles.
9
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
134
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gsx550ef problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx550ef MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Steering29%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Suzuki Gsx550ef pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Suzuki Gsx550ef MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx550ef MOT tests:
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) (1 times)
- Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- front tyre slightly perished (1 times)
- Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) (1 times)
Suzuki Gsx550ef pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 26,531 |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 48,348 |
| 1986 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 7,491 |
| 1985 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 22,241 |
| 1984 | 4 | 11 | 82% | 43,022 |
Suzuki Gsx550ef reliability FAQ
Across 9 Suzuki Gsx550ef 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 Gsx550ef MOT issues are:
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Suzuki Gsx550ef in our data has covered around
33,215 miles.
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