SUZUKI VZR 1800 N K8
Pass rate over time
The VZR 1800 N K8's first-time pass rate has risen 4.8 points since 2012, 91.9% to 96.7%.
What fails on a VZR 1800 N K8
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 26.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 19.2 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 11.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 11.5 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 11.5 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 3.8 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 3.8 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 3.8 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 3.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.8 |
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 VZR 1800 N K8 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA XJR1300, SUZUKI GSX1400, SUZUKI GSX1300R).
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 1800 N K8.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (93.7% pass). Weakest: 2008 (93.5%).
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.