Suzuki VZ 800 L3 vs Triumph Sprint

The Suzuki VZ 800 L3 passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Sprint — 96.2% vs 85.6%, a 10.6-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Suzuki VZ 800 L3	Triumph Sprint
First-time pass rate	96.2%	85.6%
Outright fail rate	2.9%	8.8%
Median miles at test	9,208	20,615
MOT tests analysed	210	132,827
Most common failure	tyres and wheels	brakes

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

SUZUKI VZ 800 L3 96.2% pass · 210 tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests

See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.