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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sfv 650 l1

91 vehicles · 808 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 91 Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 vehicles and 808 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,652 miles.

91
Vehicles
808
MOT tests
2,235
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 MOT tests:

  • Other38%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
  • Brakes16%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Steering4%
  • Identification & plates2%

Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sfv 650 l1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
23100%
37697%
48591%
58687%
67787%
76591%
86494%
96887%
107086%
115890%
126585%
136083%
142993%
152100%

Fuel types: Petrol (91)

Most common Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (32 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (20 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (20 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (12 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (10 times)
  9. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (10 times)
  10. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (9 times)
  11. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (7 times)
  13. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  14. Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (5 times)
  15. Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)

Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 4 42 86% 31,958
2012 53 486 90% 23,027
2011 26 280 89% 23,647

Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 reliability FAQ

Across 91 Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Suzuki Sfv 650 l1 in our data has covered around 23,652 miles.

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