MOT reliability
Suzuki Gt500
224 vehicles · 1,058 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 224 Suzuki Gt500 vehicles and 1,058 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gt500 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,119 miles.
224
Vehicles
1,058
MOT tests
422
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Gt500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gt500 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Steering20%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Suzuki Gt500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 92% |
| 2 | 12 | 83% |
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (223), Diesel (1)
Most common Suzuki Gt500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gt500 MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (14 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (13 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (13 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (13 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (12 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (12 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (12 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (11 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (9 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (9 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (9 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (7 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (7 times)
Suzuki Gt500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 49,553 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 15,630 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,442 |
| 2016 | 4 | 16 | 75% | 10,267 |
| 2015 | 5 | 17 | 88% | 16,253 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 37,087 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 8,753 |
| 2008 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 21,313 |
| 2004 | 2 | 19 | 84% | 9,037 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,070 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 26,543 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 30,704 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19,095 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 34,168 |
| 1980 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 13,661 |
| 1979 | 2 | 17 | 100% | 46,236 |
| 1978 | 11 | 62 | 89% | 16,979 |
| 1977 | 99 | 488 | 91% | 24,476 |
| 1976 | 63 | 303 | 85% | 25,192 |
| 1975 | 13 | 66 | 91% | 31,509 |
| 1974 | 4 | 10 | 100% | 22,504 |
| 1973 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 36,812 |
| 1972 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 9,405 |
| 1971 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 24,770 |
| 1969 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 27,105 |
| 1951 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 28,029 |
Suzuki Gt500 reliability FAQ
Across 224 Suzuki Gt500 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gt500 MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Suzuki Gt500 in our data has covered around
24,119 miles.
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