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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vl 800 k2

48 vehicles · 298 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 48 Suzuki Vl 800 k2 vehicles and 298 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vl 800 k2 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,750 miles.

48
Vehicles
298
MOT tests
1,456
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vl 800 k2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vl 800 k2 MOT tests:

  • Other41%
  • Emissions & nuisance29%
  • Seatbelts & equipment18%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Identification & plates5%
  • Brakes5%
  • Steering4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Suzuki Vl 800 k2 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vl 800 k2's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31486%
425100%
52986%
62688%
72090%
81392%
91385%
101292%
111392%
129100%
131292%
141369%
151292%
1613100%
17978%
18978%
191080%
20888%

Fuel types: Petrol (45), Other (3)

Most common Suzuki Vl 800 k2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vl 800 k2 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (29 times)
  2. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (12 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  6. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (4 times)
  7. Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
  8. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
  9. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  10. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  14. Front Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a) (2 times)
  15. Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)

Suzuki Vl 800 k2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 11 141 89% 16,761
2002 19 146 89% 14,888

Suzuki Vl 800 k2 reliability FAQ

Across 48 Suzuki Vl 800 k2 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vl 800 k2 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Suzuki Vl 800 k2 in our data has covered around 16,750 miles.

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