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Suzuki Sv650 k6 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Sv650 k6
79%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sv650 k6 (79%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Sv650 k6 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 79% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 21% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 23,699 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Sv650 k6

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
  3. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. Central Front Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
  6. Central Rear Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Suzuki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sv650 k6 (79%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Sv650 k6 report Full Suzuki Unknown report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.