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MOT reliability

Suzuki Rg500

441 vehicles · 2,490 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 441 Suzuki Rg500 vehicles and 2,490 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Rg500 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,120 miles.

441
Vehicles
2,490
MOT tests
272
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Rg500 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Rg500 MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Steering12%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Identification & plates1%

Suzuki Rg500 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Rg500's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11090%
21794%
31392%
410100%
51392%
69100%
710100%
8771%
9786%
10786%
111292%
12888%
131182%
149100%
151894%
1617100%
174391%
187488%
197986%
2011785%

Fuel types: Petrol (440), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Rg500 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Rg500 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (23 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (22 times)
  3. No lights fitted at time of test (22 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
  5. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (16 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (16 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (15 times)
  8. Chain guard missing (15 times)
  9. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (13 times)
  10. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (13 times)
  11. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (12 times)
  12. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (11 times)
  13. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (11 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
  15. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)

Suzuki Rg500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 5 6 100% 21,894
2020 3 8 75% 18,909
2019 2 4 100% 18,402
2018 1 2 50% 19,188
2017 3 15 100% 18,738
2016 6 21 100% 20,138
2015 6 14 100% 24,022
2013 3 28 82% 28,338
2012 1 1 100% 9,283
2011 1 3 67% 9,484
2010 3 28 96% 41,393
2009 2 16 100% 19,643
2007 1 2 100% 12,927
2002 1 7 100% 32,245
2001 1 1 100% 33,556
2000 1 16 94% 29,095
1999 2 18 83% 17,540
1998 2 32 81% 15,953
1996 4 34 100% 36,365
1995 3 13 100% 29,443
1994 2 8 75% 26,941
1993 1 17 94% —
1992 3 22 100% 17,566
1991 5 18 83% 34,489
1990 19 112 93% 21,318
1989 52 372 93% 16,885
1988 63 401 90% 19,344
1987 65 349 89% 19,663
1986 106 514 88% 20,181
1985 73 406 88% 19,906

Suzuki Rg500 reliability FAQ

Across 441 Suzuki Rg500 vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Rg500 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); No lights fitted at time of test.

The typical Suzuki Rg500 in our data has covered around 20,120 miles.

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