Suzuki Unknown vs Suzuki Vl800 l1 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 Vl800 l1 intruder
92%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Unknown (84%) and Suzuki Vl800 l1 intruder (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Unknown | Suzuki Vl800 l1 intruder |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 20,498 mi | 6,498 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 Vl800 l1 intruder
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Unknown (84%) and Suzuki Vl800 l1 intruder (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Unknown report Full Suzuki Vl800 l1 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.