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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vx 800

15 vehicles · 147 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15 Suzuki Vx 800 vehicles and 147 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vx 800 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,122 miles.

15
Vehicles
147
MOT tests
1,551
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vx 800 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vx 800 MOT tests:

  • Other85%
  • Steering18%
  • Brakes14%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Suzuki Vx 800 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51100%
81100%
9367%
10580%
112100%
12786%
136100%
14875%
15888%
161369%
17683%
181258%
196100%
206100%

Fuel types: Petrol (15)

Most common Suzuki Vx 800 MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  2. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
  3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
  4. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  5. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  8. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  10. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  11. few small cuts to rear tyre (2 times)
  12. frame has some corrosion (2 times)
  13. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  14. Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
  15. SWINGARM SLIGHTLY CORRODED (2 times)

Suzuki Vx 800 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 3 67% 49,687
1998 1 12 83% 34,316
1996 3 28 79% 58,928
1994 1 2 100% 54,170
1993 2 26 85% 41,773
1992 1 15 67% 49,454
1991 2 27 85% 42,211
1990 4 34 91% 24,864

Suzuki Vx 800 reliability FAQ

Across 15 Suzuki Vx 800 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vx 800 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).

The typical Suzuki Vx 800 in our data has covered around 42,122 miles.

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