Suzuki VL 800 K3
Real ownership data from 80 UK VL 800 K3 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VL 800 K3 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 15.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 11.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Other | fail | 2.8% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.1% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
VL 800 K3 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 26 | 14,637 mi | 762 | 88.36% |
| 2003 | 54 | 13,079 mi | 994 | 90.83% |
VL 800 K3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki VL 800 K3?
Across 80 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (11.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki VL 800 K3?
The median Suzuki VL 800 K3 in the UK has covered 13,262 miles, and typically rides about 812 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,767 and 19,310 miles.
Is the Suzuki VL 800 K3 reliable?
89.62% of Suzuki VL 800 K3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.28 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 80 Suzuki VL 800 K3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.