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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 k1

74 vehicles · 301 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 74 Suzuki Sv 650 k1 vehicles and 301 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 k1 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,992 miles.

74
Vehicles
301
MOT tests
1,687
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 k1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 650 k1 MOT tests:

  • Other64%
  • Brakes17%
  • Body & structure13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Steering3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Suzuki Sv 650 k1 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 650 k1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3786%
42592%
53291%
63090%
73077%
81788%
99100%
101385%
11989%
121191%
131283%
141377%
158100%
16888%
17875%
187100%
19667%
201070%

Fuel types: Petrol (71), Other (3)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 k1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 650 k1 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  5. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  7. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
  8. Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  11. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  12. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  14. Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 k1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 6 56 84% 20,178
2002 14 107 90% 15,733
2001 18 103 80% 24,569
2000 1 12 100% 34,292

Suzuki Sv 650 k1 reliability FAQ

Across 74 Suzuki Sv 650 k1 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650 k1 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 k1 in our data has covered around 20,992 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 650 k1

See how the Suzuki Sv 650 k1 stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:

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