MOT reliability
Suzuki Rg 500
27 vehicles · 172 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Suzuki Rg 500 vehicles and 172 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Rg 500 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,163 miles.
27
Vehicles
172
MOT tests
253
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Rg 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Rg 500 MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Steering15%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility1%
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Body & structure1%
Suzuki Rg 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 11 | 82% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25), Other (2)
Most common Suzuki Rg 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Rg 500 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Front front pads req attention due to age (1 times)
- both tyers out of date (1 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
Suzuki Rg 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 5,487 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 30,524 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 7,263 |
| 2000 | 1 | 17 | 100% | 19,779 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 5,765 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 10,946 |
| 1989 | 2 | 21 | 90% | 16,647 |
| 1988 | 3 | 15 | 87% | 20,103 |
| 1987 | 6 | 39 | 87% | 22,652 |
| 1986 | 6 | 42 | 93% | 21,316 |
| 1985 | 2 | 19 | 89% | 14,886 |
Suzuki Rg 500 reliability FAQ
Across 27 Suzuki Rg 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Rg 500 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Suzuki Rg 500 in our data has covered around
19,163 miles.
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