Suzuki Unknown vs Suzuki Vl 600 intruder: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Suzuki Vl 600 intruder
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Unknown (84%) and Suzuki Vl 600 intruder (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Unknown | Suzuki Vl 600 intruder |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 20,498 mi | 11,244 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 512,746 | 1 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Chain guard missing
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suzuki Vl 600 intruder
- front pads getting low.
- rear tyre tread getting low.
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Unknown (84%) and Suzuki Vl 600 intruder (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Unknown report Full Suzuki Vl 600 intruder report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.