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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vz 800

11 vehicles · 90 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 11 Suzuki Vz 800 vehicles and 90 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vz 800 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,087 miles.

11
Vehicles
90
MOT tests
937
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vz 800 problem areas

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

  • Other36%
  • Seatbelts & equipment25%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
  • Brakes11%
  • Emissions & nuisance11%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Body & structure4%

Suzuki Vz 800 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
34100%
46100%
5667%
66100%
77100%
8989%
9888%
108100%
11888%
124100%
134100%
14683%
15580%
162100%

Fuel types: Petrol (10), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Vz 800 MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
  5. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
  6. tyres starting to crack in between treads (1 times)
  7. Nearside lower screen mount insecure (1 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6) (1 times)
  9. Valve stem slightly damaged Both perished (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
  10. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
  11. Rear brake light isnot as brighter than tail light (1 times)
  12. Rear indicators not showing clear orange (1 times)
  13. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)

Suzuki Vz 800 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 16 88% 12,683
2009 2 31 97% 8,442
2005 1 9 89% 9,132
2004 1 8 88% 18,649
2000 2 7 86% 13,012
1998 3 13 92% 13,114

Suzuki Vz 800 reliability FAQ

Across 11 Suzuki Vz 800 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 Vz 800 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Suzuki Vz 800 in our data has covered around 14,087 miles.

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