MOT reliability
Suzuki Vz 800 v
45 vehicles · 180 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 45 Suzuki Vz 800 v vehicles and 180 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vz 800 v has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,635 miles.
45
Vehicles
180
MOT tests
845
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Vz 800 v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vz 800 v MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Brakes12%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure3%
Suzuki Vz 800 v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 22 | 86% |
| 10 | 17 | 82% |
| 11 | 13 | 85% |
| 12 | 16 | 75% |
| 13 | 6 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 100% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (45)
Most common Suzuki Vz 800 v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vz 800 v MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (5 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1mm, change asap (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords (2 times)
Suzuki Vz 800 v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 10,034 |
| 1999 | 2 | 23 | 91% | 19,108 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 16,893 |
| 1997 | 21 | 144 | 81% | 18,614 |
Suzuki Vz 800 v reliability FAQ
Across 45 Suzuki Vz 800 v vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vz 800 v MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).
The typical Suzuki Vz 800 v in our data has covered around
17,635 miles.
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