MOT reliability

Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8

Q: Is the Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 reliable?

Across 56 Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

56 vehicles · 465 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 56 Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 vehicles and 465 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,973 miles.

Vehicles

465

MOT tests

1,490

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 MOT tests:

Other43%
Brakes21%
Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
Lamps & electrical12%
Emissions & nuisance8%
Seatbelts & equipment7%
Identification & plates3%
Body & structure2%

Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	39	85%
4	37	89%
5	35	91%
6	32	91%
7	31	97%
8	37	89%
9	34	82%
10	29	90%
11	22	95%
12	27	89%
13	30	77%
14	30	90%
15	28	82%
16	27	93%
17	17	88%
18	10	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (56)

Most common Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (24 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (19 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (5 times)

Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2009	11	136	85%	24,952
2008	26	317	90%	24,431
2007	1	12	83%	38,193

Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 reliability FAQ

Across 56 Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vzr 1800 k8 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 Vzr 1800 k8 in our data has covered around 24,973 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	39	85%
4	37	89%
5	35	91%
6	32	91%
7	31	97%
8	37	89%
9	34	82%
10	29	90%
11	22	95%
12	27	89%
13	30	77%
14	30	90%
15	28	82%
16	27	93%
17	17	88%
18	10	90%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	39	85%
4	37	89%
5	35	91%
6	32	91%
7	31	97%
8	37	89%
9	34	82%
10	29	90%
11	22	95%
12	27	89%
13	30	77%
14	30	90%
15	28	82%
16	27	93%
17	17	88%
18	10	90%