Model report · 2005–2025
SUZUKI VLR
1783cc
Petrol
Class 2
86.2%
first-time pass rate
10.3%
failed outright
7,714
median miles at test
58
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a VLR
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 45.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 27.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 18.2 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 9.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the VLR beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA XJR1300, SUZUKI GSX1400, SUZUKI GSX1300R).
YAMAHA
XJR1300
87.4% pass · 95.1k tests
SUZUKI
GSX1400
88.3% pass · 56.8k tests
SUZUKI
GSX1300R
86.3% pass · 48.4k tests
BMW
R1250
95.8% pass · 33.6k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VLR.