SUZUKI VZR 1800 Z L2

1783cc Petrol Class 2

#726 of 5426 overall #73 of 680 SUZUKIs #444 of 2787 other bikes

90.8%

first-time pass rate

3.9%

failed outright

9,551

median miles at test

535

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2015–2025

The VZR 1800 Z L2's first-time pass rate has risen 1.6 points since 2015, 93.6% to 95.2%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the VZR 1800 Z L2's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VZR 1800 Z L2 passes first time 90.6% of the time; by 20k that's 92.4%.

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 L2

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	8	24.2	0.8×
brakes	7	21.2	0.2×
tyres and wheels	6	18.2	0.6×
structure and attachments	4	12.1	1.1×
tyres	3	9.1	0.8×
lighting and signalling	1	3	—
audible warning (Horn)	1	3	1.0×
body and structure	1	3	0.4×
Identification of the vehicle	1	3	0.8×
suspension	1	3	0.3×

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 1800 Z L2 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 1800 Z L2.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (91.0% pass). Weakest: 2013 (89.8%).

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.

SUZUKI VZR 1800 Z L2 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI VZR 1800 Z L2 reliable?

The SUZUKI VZR 1800 Z L2 is more reliable than average for its class: 90.8% of its 535 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #726 of 5426 models.

What does a VZR 1800 Z L2 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 24% of all defects recorded against failed VZR 1800 Z L2 tests.

How many miles will a VZR 1800 Z L2 last?

The median VZR 1800 Z L2 shows 9,551 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 92.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.