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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 s

41 vehicles · 188 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 41 Suzuki Sv 650 s vehicles and 188 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 s has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,550 miles.

41
Vehicles
188
MOT tests
1,824
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 s problem areas

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

  • Other86%
  • Brakes14%
  • Steering9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Body & structure1%

Suzuki Sv 650 s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
3475%
44100%
56100%
61688%
72889%
82387%
91782%
10771%
11580%
123100%
13862%
14667%
15786%
16475%
17475%
18367%
19250%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (35), Other (6)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 s MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  6. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
  7. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m) (4 times)
  9. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  10. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  11. Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) (3 times)
  12. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
  13. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
  14. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 1 5 100% 34,190
2007 1 10 90% 24,346
2006 1 3 67% 15,003
2004 1 3 67% 19,138
2003 2 19 84% 3,667
2002 2 25 76% 23,513
2001 3 19 84% 16,697
2000 9 38 89% 26,089
1999 8 39 82% 26,410

Suzuki Sv 650 s reliability FAQ

Across 41 Suzuki Sv 650 s vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650 s MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 s in our data has covered around 22,550 miles.

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