Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Husqvarna SM450R vs Suzuki GS500
The Husqvarna SM450R passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki GS500 — 81.4% vs 76.4%, a 5.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Husqvarna SM450R | Suzuki GS500 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 81.4% | 76.4% |
| Outright fail rate | 10.8% | 15.0% |
| Median miles at test | 2,288 | 21,676 |
| MOT tests analysed | 361 | 44,924 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.