MOT reliability

Suzuki Vlr1800

Q: Is the Suzuki Vlr1800 reliable?

Across 16 Suzuki Vlr1800 vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Vlr1800?

The typical Suzuki Vlr1800 in our data has covered around 18,435 miles.

16 vehicles · 182 completed MOT tests analysed

92%

MOT pass rate

Based on 16 Suzuki Vlr1800 vehicles and 182 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vlr1800 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,435 miles.

Vehicles

182

MOT tests

1,345

Avg miles / year

0.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vlr1800 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vlr1800 MOT tests:

Other46%
Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
Brakes17%
Emissions & nuisance15%
Lamps & electrical7%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Body & structure4%
Steering2%

Suzuki Vlr1800 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	13	100%
4	16	94%
5	13	85%
6	15	93%
7	14	93%
8	16	94%
9	16	88%
10	18	89%
11	11	91%
12	12	92%
13	7	100%
14	10	80%
15	11	100%
16	5	100%
17	5	80%

Fuel types: Petrol (16)

Most common Suzuki Vlr1800 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vlr1800 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) (2 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a)) (1 times)
tyre repair plug in rear tyre. (1 times)

Suzuki Vlr1800 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	4	53	92%	21,349
2010	4	46	98%	18,900
2009	4	55	84%	21,619
2008	4	28	96%	12,669

Suzuki Vlr1800 reliability FAQ

Across 16 Suzuki Vlr1800 vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vlr1800 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Vlr1800 in our data has covered around 18,435 miles.

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