MOT reliability

Suzuki Vz 800 k7

Q: Is the Suzuki Vz 800 k7 reliable?

Across 97 Suzuki Vz 800 k7 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

97 vehicles · 889 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 97 Suzuki Vz 800 k7 vehicles and 889 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vz 800 k7 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,662 miles.

Vehicles

889

MOT tests

1,201

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vz 800 k7 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vz 800 k7 MOT tests:

Other56%
Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
Seatbelts & equipment12%
Brakes11%
Emissions & nuisance8%
Lamps & electrical8%
Steering2%
Body & structure2%

Suzuki Vz 800 k7 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vz 800 k7's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	75	92%
4	73	88%
5	64	94%
6	66	91%
7	63	94%
8	58	91%
9	64	88%
10	60	90%
11	54	91%
12	43	88%
13	44	91%
14	52	88%
15	45	87%
16	42	95%
17	43	88%
18	25	92%
19	7	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (95), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Vz 800 k7 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vz 800 k7 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (35 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (23 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (7 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (6 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (5 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)

Suzuki Vz 800 k7 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2009	1	18	78%	19,258
2008	47	514	91%	19,122
2007	30	347	90%	18,618

Suzuki Vz 800 k7 reliability FAQ

Across 97 Suzuki Vz 800 k7 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vz 800 k7 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Vz 800 k7 in our data has covered around 18,662 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Vz 800 k7

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