SUZUKI VZR 1800 Z L0
Pass rate over time
The VZR 1800 Z L0's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.0 points since 2014, 92.3% to 90.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VZR 1800 Z L0 passes first time 94.3% of the time; by 20k that's 80.6%.
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 1800 Z L0
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
8 | 24.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 21.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 15.2 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 12.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 12.1 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 6.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 3 |
| steering |
|
1 | 3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 3 |
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 Z L0 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 Z L0.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2010 (91.3% pass). Weakest: 2011 (88.5%).
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.