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2005 Suzuki Vs800 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Vs800 models manufactured in 2005, based on 47 real MOT test results.

85.1%
Pass Rate
14.9%
Fail Rate
47
Total Tests
12,235
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2005 Suzuki Vs800 MOT Analysis

The 2005 Suzuki Vs800 has an MOT pass rate of 85.1% based on 47 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,235 miles on the odometer. With a 14.9% failure rate, the 2005 Vs800 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Suzuki Vs800 is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 2.1% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 2.1%. Motorcycle reg plates and vin follows at 2.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (47 tests)

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall Vs800 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 2.1%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 2.1%
Motorcycle reg plates and vin 2.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes2.1%1
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling2.1%1
3Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin2.1%1
4Motorcycle Steering And Suspension2.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 12,235 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle brakes1.74% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling1.74% per 10K miMotorcycle reg plates and vin1.74% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension1.74% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes1.742.1%1
Motorcycle lighting and signalling1.742.1%1
Motorcycle reg plates and vin1.742.1%1
Motorcycle steering and suspension1.742.1%1

Mileage Statistics

12,235
Mean
7,858
Median
5,768
25th Percentile
16,265
75th Percentile
12.18% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2005 Suzuki Vs800 has an MOT pass rate of 85.1% based on 47 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,235 miles on the odometer. With a 14.9% failure rate, the 2005 Vs800 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Suzuki Vs800, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 12,235 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 2.1% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 2005 Suzuki Vs800 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 2.1% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 2005 Suzuki Vs800 models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle reg plates and vin — 2.1% of failures

Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 2005 Suzuki Vs800 models. Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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