MOT reliability

Suzuki Vs800

Q: Is the Suzuki Vs800 reliable?

Across 335 Suzuki Vs800 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Vs800?

The typical Suzuki Vs800 in our data has covered around 24,867 miles.

335 vehicles · 3,093 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 335 Suzuki Vs800 vehicles and 3,093 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vs800 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,867 miles.

335

Vehicles

3,093

MOT tests

675

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vs800 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vs800 MOT tests:

Other65%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Seatbelts & equipment10%
Brakes10%
Lamps & electrical9%
Steering8%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Body & structure2%

Suzuki Vs800 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vs800's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	5	100%
2	4	100%
3	20	100%
4	16	94%
5	23	87%
6	33	79%
7	29	83%
8	34	91%
9	46	80%
10	76	86%
11	90	88%
12	124	86%
13	145	87%
14	176	86%
15	174	82%
16	170	86%
17	180	83%
18	152	87%
19	172	81%
20	140	89%

Fuel types: Petrol (333), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Vs800 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vs800 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (151 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (91 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (78 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (67 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (35 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (35 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (32 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (30 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (29 times)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (28 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (25 times)
Horn not working (1.7.3a) (21 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (18 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (17 times)

Suzuki Vs800 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	2	19	84%	29,974
2015	1	3	100%	69,600
2014	1	10	100%	9,709
2011	1	5	80%	84,214
2009	1	5	100%	11,989
2007	8	59	85%	23,071
2006	4	59	92%	18,097
2005	6	63	89%	16,244
2004	2	12	100%	18,683
2003	5	33	73%	19,018
2002	5	53	83%	24,785
2001	6	60	85%	20,187
2000	4	38	84%	18,667
1999	7	53	85%	21,293
1998	11	78	86%	18,961
1997	14	112	85%	18,652
1996	57	563	87%	20,741
1995	31	293	87%	20,582
1994	48	474	83%	28,646
1993	45	369	87%	26,810
1992	59	598	84%	30,673
1991	7	42	81%	20,226
1990	2	16	75%	29,027
1987	3	39	87%	38,277
1985	2	9	89%	22,312
1974	1	11	100%	39,777

Suzuki Vs800 reliability FAQ

Across 335 Suzuki Vs800 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vs800 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Vs800 in our data has covered around 24,867 miles.

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