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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 1000 s

10 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Suzuki Sv 1000 s vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 1000 s has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,546 miles.

10
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
2,021
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 1000 s problem areas

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

  • Other42%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Brakes8%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Steering3%

Suzuki Sv 1000 s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3580%
44100%
5580%
64100%
7683%
8580%
95100%
10771%
11475%
12367%
134100%
142100%
15367%
161100%
17475%
18475%
193100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (9), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Sv 1000 s MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  7. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (2 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  11. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  13. All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  15. Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)

Suzuki Sv 1000 s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 1 5 80% 15,415
2008 1 14 86% 36,686
2005 1 9 89% 31,946
2004 1 13 92% 34,475
2003 2 34 79% 37,620

Suzuki Sv 1000 s reliability FAQ

Across 10 Suzuki Sv 1000 s vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Suzuki Sv 1000 s in our data has covered around 29,546 miles.

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