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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 k5

200 vehicles · 2,266 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 200 Suzuki Sv 650 k5 vehicles and 2,266 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 k5 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,155 miles.

200
Vehicles
2,266
MOT tests
1,663
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 650 k5 MOT tests:

  • Other64%
  • Brakes13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%

Suzuki Sv 650 k5 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 650 k5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
316287%
417284%
514290%
615685%
716088%
815383%
914879%
1013486%
1113781%
1212283%
1312179%
1410382%
158384%
169982%
177989%
188679%
198179%
206481%

Fuel types: Petrol (198), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 650 k5 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (87 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (74 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (67 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (51 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (41 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (37 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (34 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (30 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (30 times)
  10. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (26 times)
  12. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (24 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (21 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (21 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (20 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 k5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 7 115 79% 26,024
2006 39 542 86% 27,492
2005 122 1,577 83% 27,621

Suzuki Sv 650 k5 reliability FAQ

Across 200 Suzuki Sv 650 k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650 k5 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 k5 in our data has covered around 27,155 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 650 k5

See how the Suzuki Sv 650 k5 stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:

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