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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:

  • Other94%
  • Steering20%
  • Brakes6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Suzuki Gt500 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11292%
21283%
3786%
4786%
5580%
64100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
101100%
111100%
121100%
131100%
151100%
161100%
171100%
191100%

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:

  1. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (14 times)
  2. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (13 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (13 times)
  4. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (13 times)
  5. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (12 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (12 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (12 times)
  8. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (11 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (9 times)
  10. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (9 times)
  11. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (9 times)
  12. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  13. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (7 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
  15. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (7 times)

Suzuki Gt500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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