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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gsx550esd

2 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Suzuki Gsx550esd vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gsx550esd has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,858 miles.

2
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
1,909
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gsx550esd problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gsx550esd MOT tests:

  • Other69%
  • Steering12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Body & structure6%

Suzuki Gsx550esd pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
61100%
71100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Suzuki Gsx550esd MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gsx550esd MOT tests:

  1. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  2. Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  3. Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  4. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
  5. Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  6. Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) (1 times)
  7. Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
  8. Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  9. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  10. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  11. Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  13. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  14. Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)

Suzuki Gsx550esd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 4 75% —
1983 1 2 0% 59,858

Suzuki Gsx550esd reliability FAQ

Across 2 Suzuki Gsx550esd vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gsx550esd MOT issues are: Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c); Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c).

The typical Suzuki Gsx550esd in our data has covered around 59,858 miles.

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