Suzuki VL 800 K4
Real ownership data from 92 UK VL 800 K4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VL 800 K4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 15.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.1% |
| Other | major | 4.9% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 0.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 0.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
VL 800 K4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 18,242 mi | 1,010 | 89.71% |
| 2004 | 72 | 14,934 mi | 781 | 90.64% |
VL 800 K4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki VL 800 K4?
Across 92 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki VL 800 K4?
The median Suzuki VL 800 K4 in the UK has covered 15,267 miles, and typically rides about 798 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,857 and 25,388 miles.
Is the Suzuki VL 800 K4 reliable?
90.42% of Suzuki VL 800 K4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.39 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 92 Suzuki VL 800 K4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.