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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vl800

1,161 vehicles · 14,178 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,161 Suzuki Vl800 vehicles and 14,178 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vl800 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,322 miles.

1,161
Vehicles
14,178
MOT tests
1,032
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vl800 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vl800 MOT tests:

  • Other60%
  • Brakes13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment12%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Steering2%
  • Body & structure2%

Suzuki Vl800 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vl800's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
14100%
21090%
363491%
486492%
592892%
691090%
788091%
887189%
981691%
1080288%
1177088%
1277289%
1374789%
1470389%
1565190%
1662189%
1757190%
1854287%
1946890%
2045490%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,158), Other (3)

Most common Suzuki Vl800 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vl800 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (469 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (404 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (391 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (313 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (159 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (141 times)
  7. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (128 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (104 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (102 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (101 times)
  11. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (52 times)
  12. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (49 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (43 times)
  14. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (43 times)
  15. All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (38 times)

Suzuki Vl800 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 1 100% 6,297
2021 1 2 100% 12,708
2017 1 1 100% 225
2016 1 9 78% 10,087
2015 4 21 95% 15,256
2013 4 29 100% 20,638
2012 8 66 88% 22,158
2011 17 144 90% 11,170
2010 13 136 90% 21,577
2009 12 102 90% 11,833
2008 55 596 90% 20,538
2007 40 493 89% 20,920
2006 79 878 91% 21,912
2005 88 1,002 91% 18,025
2004 145 1,709 89% 18,525
2003 290 3,863 90% 19,362
2002 243 3,266 89% 22,315
2001 127 1,598 89% 23,416
2000 4 42 86% 11,384
1999 2 16 56% 28,456
1997 1 14 93% 12,947
1996 2 3 67% 8,061
1995 2 15 80% 21,910
1994 4 50 90% 19,275
1993 2 18 94% 22,538
1992 6 49 86% 23,980
1990 2 17 88% 31,592
1986 1 7 86% 24,643
1985 2 5 80% 26,782

Suzuki Vl800 reliability FAQ

Across 1,161 Suzuki Vl800 vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vl800 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Vl800 in our data has covered around 20,322 miles.

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