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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vl 800 k7

118 vehicles · 1,183 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 118 Suzuki Vl 800 k7 vehicles and 1,183 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vl 800 k7 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,405 miles.

118
Vehicles
1,183
MOT tests
1,044
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vl 800 k7 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vl 800 k7 MOT tests:

  • Other47%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Emissions & nuisance13%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering1%

Suzuki Vl 800 k7 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vl 800 k7's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
39591%
49292%
59290%
69491%
78494%
87794%
98393%
107691%
117094%
126888%
136688%
146486%
156190%
165689%
175387%
183795%
191392%

Fuel types: Petrol (118)

Most common Suzuki Vl 800 k7 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vl 800 k7 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (43 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (35 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (33 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (22 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (20 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
  7. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (13 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (12 times)
  9. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (7 times)
  12. All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (6 times)
  13. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
  14. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
  15. Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)

Suzuki Vl 800 k7 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 52 633 90% 22,360
2007 45 550 92% 15,980

Suzuki Vl 800 k7 reliability FAQ

Across 118 Suzuki Vl 800 k7 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vl 800 k7 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Vl 800 k7 in our data has covered around 19,405 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Vl 800 k7

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