MOT reliability

Suzuki Vz 800 k5

Q: Is the Suzuki Vz 800 k5 reliable?

Across 136 Suzuki Vz 800 k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

136 vehicles · 1,487 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 136 Suzuki Vz 800 k5 vehicles and 1,487 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vz 800 k5 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,556 miles.

136

Vehicles

1,487

MOT tests

1,207

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vz 800 k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vz 800 k5 MOT tests:

Other57%
Brakes15%
Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
Emissions & nuisance12%
Seatbelts & equipment11%
Lamps & electrical10%
Steering3%
Identification & plates2%

Suzuki Vz 800 k5 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vz 800 k5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	100%
3	113	88%
4	108	88%
5	101	91%
6	101	88%
7	90	89%
8	99	88%
9	93	89%
10	93	81%
11	80	90%
12	79	87%
13	76	83%
14	66	89%
15	63	90%
16	68	87%
17	60	85%
18	56	88%
19	60	88%
20	50	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (134), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Vz 800 k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vz 800 k5 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (67 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (58 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (27 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (26 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (23 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (17 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (13 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (12 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (9 times)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (9 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (8 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)

Suzuki Vz 800 k5 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	7	113	83%	24,117
2006	28	296	89%	15,436
2005	83	1,069	88%	20,299

Suzuki Vz 800 k5 reliability FAQ

Across 136 Suzuki Vz 800 k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vz 800 k5 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Vz 800 k5 in our data has covered around 19,556 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Vz 800 k5

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