SUZUKI VZR

1783cc Petrol Class 2

#587 of 5426 overall #58 of 680 SUZUKIs #357 of 2787 other bikes

91.4%

first-time pass rate

4.3%

failed outright

7,623

median miles at test

1,598

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2017–2025

The VZR's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.3 points since 2017, 93.3% to 90.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the VZR's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VZR passes first time 93.6% of the time; by 30k that's 95.8%.

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 VZR

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	57	41.9	1.1×
tyres	28	20.6	2.1×
brakes	16	11.8	0.2×
lighting and signalling	8	5.9	—
suspension	7	5.1	0.5×
Identification of the vehicle	7	5.1	1.9×
tyres and wheels	5	3.7	0.1×
structure and attachments	4	2.9	0.4×
audible warning (Horn)	3	2.2	1.0×
wheels	1	0.7	1.0×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the VZR beats 3 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 VZR.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2013 (98.0% pass). Weakest: 2007 (81.3%).

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.

SUZUKI VZR FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI VZR reliable?

The SUZUKI VZR is more reliable than average for its class: 91.4% of its 1,598 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #587 of 5426 models.

What does a VZR fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 42% of all defects recorded against failed VZR tests.

What is the best year of VZR to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (98.0%) and 2007 worst (81.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VZR last?

The median VZR shows 7,623 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 95.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.