MOT reliability

Suzuki Vz 800 w

Q: Is the Suzuki Vz 800 w reliable?

Across 55 Suzuki Vz 800 w vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Vz 800 w?

The typical Suzuki Vz 800 w in our data has covered around 20,101 miles.

55 vehicles · 229 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 55 Suzuki Vz 800 w vehicles and 229 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vz 800 w has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,101 miles.

Vehicles

229

MOT tests

1,323

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vz 800 w problem areas

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

Other75%
Seatbelts & equipment10%
Steering9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Brakes6%
Body & structure5%
Lamps & electrical4%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Suzuki Vz 800 w pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
7	11	73%
8	21	90%
9	16	88%
10	16	81%
11	15	80%
12	13	92%
13	11	73%
14	12	83%
15	8	88%
16	8	88%
17	4	100%
18	10	80%
19	8	88%
20	9	89%

Fuel types: Petrol (54), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Vz 800 w MOT faults

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b) (3 times)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (2 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (2 times)

Suzuki Vz 800 w pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	7	66	86%	16,658
1998	12	100	90%	15,593
1997	4	50	78%	17,594

Suzuki Vz 800 w reliability FAQ

Across 55 Suzuki Vz 800 w vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Suzuki Vz 800 w in our data has covered around 20,101 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Vz 800 w

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