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:
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Other85%
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Steering18%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Suzuki Vx 800 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 6 | 100% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 8 | 88% |
| 16 | 13 | 69% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 12 | 58% |
| 19 | 6 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
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:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- few small cuts to rear tyre (2 times)
- frame has some corrosion (2 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
- SWINGARM SLIGHTLY CORRODED (2 times)
Suzuki Vx 800 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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