MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650s k

Q: Is the Suzuki Sv 650s k reliable?

Across 9 Suzuki Sv 650s k vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

9 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Suzuki Sv 650s k vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650s k has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,538 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

3,226

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650s k problem areas

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

Other109%
Seatbelts & equipment6%
Brakes6%
Steering3%

Suzuki Sv 650s k pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	3	67%
4	11	82%
5	11	82%
6	8	88%
7	7	86%
8	1	100%
9	2	50%
14	2	50%
15	3	67%
16	4	50%
18	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650s k MOT faults

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
Nearside gear lever pedal damaged (2 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1) (1 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)

Suzuki Sv 650s k pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	1	9	78%	10,914
2002	7	39	77%	23,708
2001	1	6	83%	43,978

Suzuki Sv 650s k reliability FAQ

Across 9 Suzuki Sv 650s k vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650s k MOT issues are: Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650s k in our data has covered around 24,538 miles.

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