MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5

Q: Is the Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 reliable?

Across 106 Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

106 vehicles · 924 completed MOT tests analysed

84%

MOT pass rate

Based on 106 Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 vehicles and 924 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,678 miles.

106

Vehicles

924

MOT tests

1,863

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 MOT tests:

Other49%
Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
Brakes12%
Seatbelts & equipment11%
Lamps & electrical9%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Body & structure6%
Steering5%

Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	73	90%
4	72	81%
5	69	80%
6	59	83%
7	59	85%
8	52	87%
9	51	90%
10	62	77%
11	50	86%
12	56	82%
13	45	89%
14	38	84%
15	45	84%
16	45	78%
17	42	81%
18	41	78%
19	34	85%
20	15	80%

Fuel types: Petrol (104), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (68 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (47 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (30 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (29 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (20 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (16 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (11 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (10 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (9 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (8 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (8 times)

Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	1	10	90%	11,416
2007	10	124	78%	30,596
2006	71	775	84%	24,367

Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 reliability FAQ

Across 106 Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5 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 sk5 in our data has covered around 24,678 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 1000 sk5

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