MOT reliability
Suzuki Sfv650 gladius
8 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed
97%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Suzuki Sfv650 gladius vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sfv650 gladius has an overall 97% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,030 miles.
8
Vehicles
86
MOT tests
1,209
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Sfv650 gladius problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sfv650 gladius MOT tests:
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Other27%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Brakes27%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure3%
Suzuki Sfv650 gladius pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 6 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Suzuki Sfv650 gladius MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sfv650 gladius MOT tests:
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Suzuki Sfv650 gladius pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 19 | 95% | 16,849 |
| 2010 | 3 | 25 | 96% | 25,504 |
| 2009 | 3 | 42 | 98% | 14,011 |
Suzuki Sfv650 gladius reliability FAQ
Across 8 Suzuki Sfv650 gladius vehicles in our MOT data,
97% pass the MOT (a 3% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sfv650 gladius MOT issues are:
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Suzuki Sfv650 gladius in our data has covered around
19,030 miles.
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