MOT reliability

Suzuki Sfv 650 al2

Q: Is the Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 reliable?

Across 147 Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

147 vehicles · 1,173 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 147 Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 vehicles and 1,173 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,184 miles.

147

Vehicles

1,173

MOT tests

2,501

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 MOT tests:

Other30%
Brakes22%
Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
Lamps & electrical12%
Body & structure10%
Steering8%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sfv 650 al2's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	134	89%
4	117	92%
5	118	90%
6	109	89%
7	108	88%
8	92	91%
9	99	85%
10	100	83%
11	87	85%
12	82	89%
13	67	88%
14	26	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (144), Other (3)

Most common Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (26 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (24 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (22 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (15 times)
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (13 times)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (12 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (12 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (11 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (11 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (11 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (10 times)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (10 times)

Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2013	27	231	89%	20,355
2012	100	909	88%	31,211

Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 reliability FAQ

Across 147 Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 in our data has covered around 29,184 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sfv 650 al2

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