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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vl 800

65 vehicles · 676 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 65 Suzuki Vl 800 vehicles and 676 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vl 800 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,042 miles.

65
Vehicles
676
MOT tests
1,133
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vl 800 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vl 800 MOT tests:

  • Other66%
  • Brakes12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Identification & plates2%

Suzuki Vl 800 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vl 800's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
32990%
43294%
53987%
64393%
74493%
84493%
93987%
103792%
114092%
123786%
133190%
143090%
153093%
163580%
173491%
182596%
192483%
201788%

Fuel types: Petrol (57), Other (8)

Most common Suzuki Vl 800 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vl 800 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (14 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (12 times)
  5. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (9 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  9. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
  10. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
  11. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  12. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
  14. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
  15. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (4 times)

Suzuki Vl 800 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 3 100% 9,593
2014 1 4 100% 9,522
2013 1 13 85% 24,715
2009 1 5 60% 13,702
2008 6 72 88% 18,938
2007 10 123 95% 18,695
2006 12 162 90% 22,916
2005 7 88 95% 14,615
2004 4 51 90% 25,321
2003 1 12 83% 18,250
2002 4 51 82% 22,524
2001 1 7 100% 46,954
1995 1 18 78% 24,513
1994 1 18 100% 10,330
1993 1 10 70% 34,801
1986 1 1 100% 36,175

Suzuki Vl 800 reliability FAQ

Across 65 Suzuki Vl 800 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vl 800 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Vl 800 in our data has covered around 20,042 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Vl 800

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