MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5

Q: Is the Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 reliable?

Across 144 Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

144 vehicles · 1,530 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 144 Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 vehicles and 1,530 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,574 miles.

144

Vehicles

1,530

MOT tests

1,422

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 MOT tests:

Other53%
Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
Brakes12%
Seatbelts & equipment11%
Emissions & nuisance8%
Lamps & electrical7%
Steering5%
Body & structure3%

Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	108	86%
4	113	86%
5	106	82%
6	103	87%
7	95	87%
8	91	87%
9	88	86%
10	87	85%
11	78	85%
12	83	83%
13	85	79%
14	67	90%
15	64	84%
16	64	84%
17	66	85%
18	57	86%
19	62	89%
20	56	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (138), Other (6)

Most common Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (84 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (70 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (47 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (37 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (34 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (22 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (19 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (16 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (15 times)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (13 times)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (13 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (13 times)
Horn not working (1.7.3a) (10 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (10 times)

Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	1	17	88%	41,724
2006	18	218	84%	26,358
2005	99	1,260	86%	24,536

Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 reliability FAQ

Across 144 Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 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 sz k5 in our data has covered around 24,574 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5

See how the Suzuki Sv 1000 sz k5 stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:

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