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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 1000 sk

8 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 8 Suzuki Sv 1000 sk vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 1000 sk has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,269 miles.

8
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
1,201
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 1000 sk problem areas

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

  • Other48%
  • Brakes31%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure4%

Suzuki Sv 1000 sk pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3786%
4967%
5875%
6475%
74100%
81100%
91100%
111100%
121100%
13250%
141100%
152100%
161100%
17367%
18540%
192100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (8)

Most common Suzuki Sv 1000 sk MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
  2. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  5. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  6. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  7. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  9. Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
  10. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  12. Very slight play in rear wheel bearings. (1 times)
  13. 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) (1 times)
  14. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)

Suzuki Sv 1000 sk pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 22 73% 31,328
2004 3 8 75% 8,775
2003 4 24 83% 16,125

Suzuki Sv 1000 sk reliability FAQ

Across 8 Suzuki Sv 1000 sk vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 1000 sk MOT issues are: Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).

The typical Suzuki Sv 1000 sk in our data has covered around 15,269 miles.

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