Suzuki VL 800 L0
Real ownership data from 71 UK VL 800 L0 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VL 800 L0 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 18.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.4% |
| Other | major | 2.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 0.8% |
| Wheels | prs | 0.4% |
| Electrical | minor | 0.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
VL 800 L0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 | 10,236 mi | 786 | 88.76% |
| 2010 | 48 | 13,162 mi | 797 | 90.12% |
VL 800 L0 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki VL 800 L0?
Across 71 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki VL 800 L0?
The median Suzuki VL 800 L0 in the UK has covered 13,582 miles, and typically rides about 797 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,645 and 19,171 miles.
Is the Suzuki VL 800 L0 reliable?
89.68% of Suzuki VL 800 L0 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.34 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 71 Suzuki VL 800 L0 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.