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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 sk5

261 vehicles · 779 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 261 Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 vehicles and 779 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,797 miles.

261
Vehicles
779
MOT tests
2,143
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 MOT tests:

  • Other63%
  • Brakes16%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 650 sk5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
37683%
47485%
54787%
65784%
74281%
83887%
93784%
103689%
112986%
123382%
132588%
142677%
151878%
163181%
172893%
182677%
192387%
2017100%

Fuel types: Petrol (242), Other (19)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (29 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (20 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (19 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (15 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (14 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
  8. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (12 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (12 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
  11. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (9 times)
  12. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
  14. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (7 times)
  15. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 8 98 79% 38,351
2005 78 570 86% 20,385
2004 2 6 83% 10,795

Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 reliability FAQ

Across 261 Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 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 sk5 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)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 sk5 in our data has covered around 21,797 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 650 sk5

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