MOT reliability
Suzuki Vz1600
81 vehicles · 960 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 81 Suzuki Vz1600 vehicles and 960 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vz1600 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,634 miles.
81
Vehicles
960
MOT tests
1,195
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Vz1600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vz1600 MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Emissions & nuisance16%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering2%
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Identification & plates1%
Suzuki Vz1600 pass rate by age
How the Suzuki Vz1600's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 58 | 91% |
| 4 | 66 | 88% |
| 5 | 66 | 92% |
| 6 | 64 | 81% |
| 7 | 59 | 90% |
| 8 | 61 | 85% |
| 9 | 55 | 91% |
| 10 | 57 | 86% |
| 11 | 57 | 88% |
| 12 | 49 | 94% |
| 13 | 49 | 94% |
| 14 | 50 | 84% |
| 15 | 46 | 89% |
| 16 | 41 | 85% |
| 17 | 39 | 87% |
| 18 | 40 | 90% |
| 19 | 38 | 79% |
| 20 | 33 | 91% |
Fuel types: Petrol (81)
Most common Suzuki Vz1600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vz1600 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (76 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (53 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (33 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (27 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (13 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (11 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (7 times)
- 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) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
Suzuki Vz1600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 9,866 |
| 2010 | 6 | 65 | 85% | 16,484 |
| 2008 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 53,542 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 9,233 |
| 2006 | 15 | 196 | 94% | 20,801 |
| 2005 | 30 | 347 | 85% | 21,089 |
| 2004 | 25 | 326 | 89% | 20,952 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 32,639 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 78,819 |
Suzuki Vz1600 reliability FAQ
Across 81 Suzuki Vz1600 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vz1600 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki Vz1600 in our data has covered around
21,634 miles.
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