SUZUKI VZ 800 L1
Pass rate over time
The VZ 800 L1's first-time pass rate has risen 3.8 points since 2016, 90.9% to 94.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VZ 800 L1 passes first time 92.1% of the time; by 20k that's 77.8%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a VZ 800 L1
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
9 | 31 |
| tyres |
|
7 | 24.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 10.3 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 6.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 6.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 6.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VZ 800 L1 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 VZ 800 L1.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (89.6% pass). Weakest: 2013 (87.8%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.