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2006 Suzuki Vz 800 K5 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Vz 800 K5 models manufactured in 2006, based on 238 real MOT test results.

89.5%
Pass Rate
10.5%
Fail Rate
238
Total Tests
9,501
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2006 Suzuki Vz 800 K5 MOT Analysis

The 2006 Suzuki Vz 800 K5 has an MOT pass rate of 89.5% based on 238 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,501 miles on the odometer. With a 10.5% failure rate, the 2006 Vz 800 K5 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2006 Suzuki Vz 800 K5 is Motorcycle tyres, responsible for 0.4% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Non-component advisories is the second most common issue at 0.4%.

Top failures specific to 2006 models only. The overall Vz 800 K5 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle tyres 0.4%
Non-component advisories 0.4%

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 Tyres0.4%1
2Non-component Advisories0.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 9,501 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 tyres0.44% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.44% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle tyres0.440.4%1
Non-component advisories0.440.4%1

Mileage Statistics

9,501
Mean
9,489
Median
6,137
25th Percentile
10,834
75th Percentile
11.05% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2006 Suzuki Vz 800 K5 has an MOT pass rate of 89.5% based on 238 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,501 miles on the odometer. With a 10.5% failure rate, the 2006 Vz 800 K5 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2006 Suzuki Vz 800 K5, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 9,501 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle tyres — 0.4% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2006 Suzuki Vz 800 K5 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Non-component advisories — 0.4% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2006 Suzuki Vz 800 K5 models. Non-component advisories 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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