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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 sl1

44 vehicles · 319 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 44 Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 vehicles and 319 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,918 miles.

44
Vehicles
319
MOT tests
2,781
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 MOT tests:

  • Other38%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Lamps & electrical16%
  • Brakes13%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Steering4%
  • Identification & plates2%

Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 650 sl1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
33692%
44190%
53184%
63090%
73090%
82483%
92286%
102677%
112186%
122186%
131872%
141275%
15667%

Fuel types: Petrol (44)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (22 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
  5. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (6 times)
  6. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (6 times)
  7. Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  9. Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  10. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  11. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  13. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
  14. Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  15. Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (3 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 1 11 82% 24,543
2012 12 107 85% 25,267
2011 24 201 86% 32,467

Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 reliability FAQ

Across 44 Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 sl1 in our data has covered around 29,918 miles.

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