MOT reliability
Suzuki T 500
17 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Suzuki T 500 vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki T 500 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,378 miles.
17
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
202
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki T 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki T 500 MOT tests:
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Other121%
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Steering21%
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Brakes7%
Suzuki T 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (17)
Most common Suzuki T 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki T 500 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- smoke emmitted from exaust (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- gaiters fitted preventing full inspection of front forks (1 times)
Suzuki T 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,850 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13,917 |
| 1977 | 2 | 17 | 94% | 27,126 |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 1,305 |
| 1975 | 3 | 18 | 94% | 53,797 |
| 1974 | 4 | 8 | 100% | 21,105 |
| 1973 | 4 | 22 | 91% | 21,764 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,234 |
Suzuki T 500 reliability FAQ
Across 17 Suzuki T 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki T 500 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c); Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Suzuki T 500 in our data has covered around
25,378 miles.
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