MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 x am1

Q: Is the Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 reliable?

Across 21 Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

21 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 21 Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 6,240 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

1,426

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 MOT tests:

Brakes32%
Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
Lamps & electrical21%
Steering11%
Other11%
Emissions & nuisance11%
Body & structure11%

Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	20	85%
4	16	94%
5	10	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (21)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned slight adjustment to left required (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Tread depth 0.96mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
oil filter corrosion (1 times)
possible nail in rear tyre (1 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling >20mm measured at front wheel (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	1	2	50%	1,666
2021	18	44	91%	6,509

Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 reliability FAQ

Across 21 Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 x am1 in our data has covered around 6,240 miles.

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