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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1

33 vehicles · 325 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 33 Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 vehicles and 325 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,854 miles.

33
Vehicles
325
MOT tests
1,560
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 MOT tests:

  • Emissions & nuisance26%
  • Brakes25%
  • Other22%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Seatbelts & equipment11%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Body & structure1%

Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32696%
42993%
52896%
63479%
73087%
82990%
92383%
102492%
1121100%
122195%
132584%
141794%
151191%

Fuel types: Petrol (32), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (31 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (15 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (7 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (7 times)
  5. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)
  11. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  12. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  13. Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  14. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  15. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)

Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 1 7 71% 6,667
2011 29 311 91% 19,319

Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 reliability FAQ

Across 33 Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Vzr 1800 z l1 in our data has covered around 18,854 miles.

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