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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic

66 vehicles · 694 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 66 Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic vehicles and 694 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,444 miles.

66
Vehicles
694
MOT tests
1,453
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic MOT tests:

  • Other51%
  • Seatbelts & equipment15%
  • Brakes14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Steering5%
  • Body & structure3%

Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
35884%
45782%
55491%
64796%
75184%
84883%
95677%
105281%
114283%
123291%
133288%
143080%
154279%
163190%
172688%
182286%
196100%

Fuel types: Petrol (66)

Most common Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (82 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (43 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (16 times)
  6. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (13 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (11 times)
  9. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (11 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (10 times)
  11. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (9 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (9 times)
  14. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
  15. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (8 times)

Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 30 388 83% 27,065
2007 24 298 87% 18,973

Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic reliability FAQ

Across 66 Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic in our data has covered around 23,444 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 1000 k7 classic

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