Suzuki VZ1600
Real ownership data from 80 UK VZ1600 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VZ1600 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 8.2% |
| Brakes | major | 4.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4% |
| Other | major | 3.2% |
| Suspension | major | 2.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.9% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
VZ1600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 16,668 mi | 1,061 | 84.31% |
| 2006 | 15 | 20,002 mi | 720 | 93.65% |
| 2005 | 30 | 19,446 mi | 933 | 83.01% |
| 2004 | 25 | 17,883 mi | 993 | 88.26% |
VZ1600 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki VZ1600?
Across 80 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (8.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki VZ1600?
The median Suzuki VZ1600 in the UK has covered 18,226 miles, and typically rides about 938 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,258 and 25,541 miles.
Is the Suzuki VZ1600 reliable?
87.2% of Suzuki VZ1600 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.66 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 80 Suzuki VZ1600 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.