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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 sk3

365 vehicles · 1,222 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 365 Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 vehicles and 1,222 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,446 miles.

365
Vehicles
1,222
MOT tests
2,036
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 MOT tests:

  • Other68%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Brakes11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Steering5%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Body & structure3%

Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 650 sk3's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
314388%
414686%
512684%
66685%
74687%
84584%
93784%
104185%
114888%
123391%
134980%
144978%
153288%
163080%
173686%
183781%
193778%
202793%

Fuel types: Petrol (343), Other (22)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (48 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (42 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (37 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (21 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (19 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (17 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (15 times)
  9. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (13 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (11 times)
  12. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (10 times)
  13. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (8 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (8 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 8 100% 4,917
2004 68 415 85% 17,417
2003 97 675 85% 18,160

Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 reliability FAQ

Across 365 Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 sk3 in our data has covered around 18,446 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 650 sk3

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