MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 sy

Q: Is the Suzuki Sv 650 sy reliable?

Across 639 Suzuki Sv 650 sy vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

639 vehicles · 2,124 completed MOT tests analysed

84%

MOT pass rate

Based on 639 Suzuki Sv 650 sy vehicles and 2,124 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 sy has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,716 miles.

639

Vehicles

2,124

MOT tests

2,042

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 sy problem areas

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

Other72%
Brakes9%
Seatbelts & equipment8%
Steering8%
Lamps & electrical6%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Body & structure3%

Suzuki Sv 650 sy pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	3	100%
5	45	87%
6	171	83%
7	271	84%
8	221	82%
9	166	83%
10	114	85%
11	91	87%
12	85	78%
13	89	81%
14	81	83%
15	87	85%
16	80	85%
17	76	89%
18	77	79%
19	61	90%
20	51	86%

Fuel types: Petrol (615), Other (22), Diesel (2)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 sy MOT faults

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (89 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (73 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (64 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (48 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (43 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (42 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (31 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (29 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (28 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (25 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (23 times)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (22 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (20 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (18 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 sy pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	1	2	100%	2,244
2002	1	9	78%	30,324
2001	15	81	79%	18,003
2000	144	759	84%	26,646
1999	134	1,192	84%	28,127

Suzuki Sv 650 sy reliability FAQ

Across 639 Suzuki Sv 650 sy vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 sy in our data has covered around 26,716 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 650 sy

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