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Suzuki Unknown vs Suzuki Vl 800 k2: 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 800 k2
89%
MOT pass rate · 48 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Vl 800 k2 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Unknown Suzuki Vl 800 k2
MOT pass rate 84% 89% ✓
MOT failure rate 16% 11% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 0.4 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 4% 0% ✓
Average mileage 20,498 mi 16,750 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 512,746 48

Most common faults

Suzuki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suzuki Vl 800 k2

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  6. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Vl 800 k2 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Unknown report Full Suzuki Vl 800 k2 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.