Suzuki Vl800
MotorcycleFrom 667 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 3 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| audible warning inoperative | 2 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 2 |
| service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 88.7% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, lamp not securely attached |
| 2002 | 83.1% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, strengthening plates or fastenings so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vl800s tested had between 12,777 and 29,554 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,699 median miles, the Vl800 has 0.064 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Vl800 MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Vl800 has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 667 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Vl800?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Vl800 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Vl800 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Vl800 is 17,699 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,777 and 29,554 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.