MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650 y

Q: Is the Suzuki Sv 650 y reliable?

Across 78 Suzuki Sv 650 y vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Sv 650 y?

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 y in our data has covered around 25,267 miles.

78 vehicles · 292 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 78 Suzuki Sv 650 y vehicles and 292 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650 y has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,267 miles.

Vehicles

292

MOT tests

1,721

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650 y problem areas

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

Other77%
Brakes13%
Seatbelts & equipment6%
Lamps & electrical5%
Steering4%
Body & structure4%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Emissions & nuisance3%

Suzuki Sv 650 y pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	8	88%
5	11	82%
6	31	87%
7	26	77%
8	25	88%
9	22	86%
10	15	80%
11	14	71%
12	14	86%
13	15	80%
14	12	75%
15	9	78%
16	14	71%
17	10	90%
18	6	100%
19	11	82%
20	7	86%

Fuel types: Petrol (74), Other (4)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650 y MOT faults

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (8 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (3 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)

Suzuki Sv 650 y pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2002	8	102	81%	25,171
2001	5	40	90%	27,874
2000	22	133	82%	25,549

Suzuki Sv 650 y reliability FAQ

Across 78 Suzuki Sv 650 y vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650 y MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650 y in our data has covered around 25,267 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv 650 y

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