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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 k3

97 vehicles · 320 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 97 Suzuki Sv 650 k3 vehicles and 320 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 k3 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,552 miles.

97
Vehicles
320
MOT tests
1,838
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 k3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 650 k3 MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Brakes9%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Steering5%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Suzuki Sv 650 k3 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 650 k3's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
33789%
43388%
52886%
62584%
71782%
81493%
91486%
101392%
111385%
1212100%
131493%
141292%
151580%
161479%
175100%
18888%
19786%
205100%

Fuel types: Petrol (92), Other (5)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 k3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 650 k3 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
  3. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
  4. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  8. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  11. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  14. Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
  15. Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a) (2 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 k3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 1 16 88% 32,879
2006 1 10 100% 25,248
2005 1 4 75% 6,605
2004 18 145 88% 15,916
2003 20 120 88% 24,529

Suzuki Sv 650 k3 reliability FAQ

Across 97 Suzuki Sv 650 k3 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650 k3 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 k3 in our data has covered around 20,552 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 650 k3

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