MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 k7

Q: Is the Suzuki Sv 650 k7 reliable?

Across 63 Suzuki Sv 650 k7 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

63 vehicles · 548 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 63 Suzuki Sv 650 k7 vehicles and 548 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 k7 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,998 miles.

Vehicles

548

MOT tests

1,817

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 k7 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 650 k7 MOT tests:

Other65%
Brakes20%
Lamps & electrical9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Body & structure6%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Steering4%

Suzuki Sv 650 k7 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 650 k7's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	41	93%
4	52	83%
5	53	79%
6	51	84%
7	40	90%
8	39	92%
9	41	83%
10	39	82%
11	35	80%
12	30	83%
13	23	91%
14	22	82%
15	18	94%
16	26	81%
17	21	86%
18	14	86%
19	3	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (63)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 k7 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 650 k7 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (14 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (14 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (10 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (9 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (8 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (6 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 k7 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2009	3	25	96%	14,434
2008	16	165	87%	21,064
2007	31	358	84%	24,826

Suzuki Sv 650 k7 reliability FAQ

Across 63 Suzuki Sv 650 k7 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650 k7 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)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 k7 in our data has covered around 22,998 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 650 k7

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