SUZUKI VZR1800

1792cc Petrol Class 2

#1575 of 5426 overall #173 of 680 SUZUKIs #959 of 2787 other bikes

88.1%

first-time pass rate

6.3%

failed outright

11,908

median miles at test

1,197

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The VZR1800's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2010 (86.8% → 87.7%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the VZR1800's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VZR1800 passes first time 88.2% of the time; by 30k that's 75.7%.

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 VZR1800

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	30	22.1	1.1×
brakes	27	19.9	0.4×
lighting and signalling	19	14	0.3×
tyres and wheels	13	9.6	0.5×
reg plates and vin	13	9.6	1.5×
tyres	10	7.4	1.1×
suspension	9	6.6	1.0×
Identification of the vehicle	7	5.1	2.5×
structure and attachments	4	2.9	0.5×
fuel and exhaust	4	2.9	0.4×

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 VZR1800 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI GSX1400, SUZUKI GSX1300R, HONDA ST1300).

SUZUKI GSX1400 88.3% pass · 56.8k tests SUZUKI GSX1300R 86.3% pass · 48.4k tests HONDA ST1300 89.7% pass · 32.1k tests YAMAHA FJR1300A 90.2% pass · 27.9k 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 VZR1800.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (93.1% pass). Weakest: 2011 (84.8%).

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 VZR1800 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI VZR1800 reliable?

The SUZUKI VZR1800 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.1% of its 1,197 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1575 of 5426 models.

What does a VZR1800 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 22% of all defects recorded against failed VZR1800 tests.

What is the best year of VZR1800 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (93.1%) and 2011 worst (84.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VZR1800 last?

The median VZR1800 shows 11,908 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 75.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.