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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vz800

1,272 vehicles · 15,350 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,272 Suzuki Vz800 vehicles and 15,350 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vz800 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,087 miles.

1,272
Vehicles
15,350
MOT tests
1,014
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vz800 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vz800 MOT tests:

  • Other63%
  • Brakes11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Steering7%
  • Body & structure5%

Suzuki Vz800 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vz800's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
335892%
443290%
546991%
660089%
775987%
886686%
999687%
1096386%
1193384%
1288984%
1388385%
1483485%
1579285%
1672987%
1768186%
1858587%
1955684%
2049384%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,269), Diesel (2), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Vz800 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vz800 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (579 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (476 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (317 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (314 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (206 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (163 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (156 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (143 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (133 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (104 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (100 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (92 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (74 times)
  14. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (71 times)
  15. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (69 times)

Suzuki Vz800 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 8 88% 4,740
2013 2 13 100% 16,719
2012 3 29 97% 21,756
2011 26 279 95% 13,553
2010 33 400 92% 17,432
2009 66 739 92% 16,526
2008 78 894 91% 18,655
2007 61 722 88% 20,118
2006 64 753 88% 19,130
2005 67 868 88% 19,309
2004 7 74 89% 14,643
2003 7 68 88% 21,938
2002 19 213 82% 18,583
2001 88 1,092 84% 21,644
2000 136 1,849 84% 23,642
1999 196 2,402 85% 24,072
1998 155 1,830 83% 22,980
1997 250 2,980 84% 30,684
1996 5 50 74% 29,910
1995 3 39 85% 17,976
1993 2 13 69% 27,329
1992 1 15 87% 25,607
1990 1 18 100% 13,380

Suzuki Vz800 reliability FAQ

Across 1,272 Suzuki Vz800 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vz800 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Vz800 in our data has covered around 23,087 miles.

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