MOT reliability

Suzuki Sfv650

Q: Is the Suzuki Sfv650 reliable?

Across 156 Suzuki Sfv650 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Sfv650?

The typical Suzuki Sfv650 in our data has covered around 19,433 miles.

156 vehicles · 1,630 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 156 Suzuki Sfv650 vehicles and 1,630 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sfv650 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,433 miles.

156

Vehicles

1,630

MOT tests

1,663

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sfv650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sfv650 MOT tests:

Other47%
Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
Brakes16%
Body & structure10%
Lamps & electrical9%
Steering4%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Suzuki Sfv650 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sfv650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	100%
3	159	92%
4	142	94%
5	147	91%
6	145	86%
7	126	93%
8	142	85%
9	115	88%
10	107	91%
11	103	89%
12	118	86%
13	109	87%
14	90	86%
15	65	92%
16	45	93%
17	14	86%

Fuel types: Petrol (156)

Most common Suzuki Sfv650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sfv650 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (35 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (33 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (31 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (29 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (23 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (22 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (17 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (16 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (15 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (12 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (12 times)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (11 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Rear Nail in tyre (9 times)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (9 times)

Suzuki Sfv650 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2015	2	20	90%	34,948
2014	1	8	100%	38,362
2012	20	193	89%	26,186
2011	25	260	88%	19,779
2010	42	469	89%	18,081
2009	66	680	90%	17,345

Suzuki Sfv650 reliability FAQ

Across 156 Suzuki Sfv650 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sfv650 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Sfv650 in our data has covered around 19,433 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sfv650

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