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:
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Other86%
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Brakes14%
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Steering9%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
Suzuki Sv 650 s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 16 | 88% |
| 7 | 28 | 89% |
| 8 | 23 | 87% |
| 9 | 17 | 82% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 8 | 62% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
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:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
Suzuki Sv 650 s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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