MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 sx

Q: Is the Suzuki Sv 650 sx reliable?

Across 272 Suzuki Sv 650 sx vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

272 vehicles · 547 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 272 Suzuki Sv 650 sx vehicles and 547 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 sx has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,250 miles.

272

Vehicles

547

MOT tests

2,270

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 sx problem areas

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

Other82%
Brakes11%
Lamps & electrical6%
Steering6%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Body & structure3%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Suzuki Sv 650 sx pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	2	50%
4	4	75%
5	6	83%
6	16	88%
7	80	81%
8	79	80%
9	63	75%
10	47	77%
11	19	84%
12	12	92%
13	16	69%
14	17	88%
15	23	78%
16	11	82%
17	10	100%
18	15	80%
19	19	79%
20	18	94%

Fuel types: Petrol (267), Other (3), Diesel (2)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 sx MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (21 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (14 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (8 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (8 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (8 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (6 times)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 sx pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	1	18	61%	39,894
2002	3	21	76%	15,471
2001	2	16	81%	18,927
2000	1	7	57%	33,034
1999	80	462	83%	29,240

Suzuki Sv 650 sx reliability FAQ

Across 272 Suzuki Sv 650 sx vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650 sx 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)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 sx in our data has covered around 28,250 miles.

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