Suzuki Unknown vs Suzuki Vn1500: 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 Vn1500
81%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Unknown (84%) and Suzuki Vn1500 (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Unknown | Suzuki Vn1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 20,498 mi | 37,061 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 512,746 | 3 |
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 Vn1500
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- oil leak
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Mudguard insecure
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Unknown (84%) and Suzuki Vn1500 (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Unknown report Full Suzuki Vn1500 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.