MOT reliability

Suzuki Vl800z

Q: Is the Suzuki Vl800z reliable?

Across 1 Suzuki Vl800z vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Vl800z?

The typical Suzuki Vl800z in our data has covered around 28,925 miles.

1 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed

67%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Suzuki Vl800z vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vl800z has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,925 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

2,301

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vl800z problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vl800z MOT tests:

Other62%
Steering38%
Seatbelts & equipment25%
Brakes12%

Suzuki Vl800z pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
5	1	100%
9	2	50%
10	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Suzuki Vl800z MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vl800z MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)

Suzuki Vl800z pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	1	6	67%	28,925

Suzuki Vl800z reliability FAQ

Across 1 Suzuki Vl800z vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vl800z MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Suzuki Vl800z in our data has covered around 28,925 miles.

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