MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv1000

Q: Is the Suzuki Sv1000 reliable?

Across 2,864 Suzuki Sv1000 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Sv1000?

The typical Suzuki Sv1000 in our data has covered around 27,607 miles.

2,864 vehicles · 38,355 completed MOT tests analysed

84%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,864 Suzuki Sv1000 vehicles and 38,355 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv1000 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,607 miles.

2,864

Vehicles

38,355

MOT tests

1,636

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv1000 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv1000 MOT tests:

Other62%
Brakes12%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Seatbelts & equipment9%
Lamps & electrical7%
Steering6%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Body & structure5%

Suzuki Sv1000 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv1000's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	50%
2	14	86%
3	2,621	87%
4	2,780	86%
5	2,736	85%
6	2,659	84%
7	2,544	84%
8	2,380	85%
9	2,318	84%
10	2,218	84%
11	2,091	83%
12	1,945	86%
13	1,963	83%
14	1,764	84%
15	1,590	85%
16	1,465	84%
17	1,380	82%
18	1,440	83%
19	1,323	84%
20	1,188	83%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,861), Other (3)

Most common Suzuki Sv1000 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv1000 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1,809 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,340 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1,243 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,139 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (823 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (694 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (449 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (432 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (428 times)
Horn not working (1.7.3a) (389 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (335 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (326 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (315 times)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (311 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (311 times)

Suzuki Sv1000 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2014	1	9	67%	40,850
2009	1	17	76%	20,754
2008	45	574	87%	25,570
2007	59	696	85%	24,980
2006	231	2,752	85%	24,424
2005	395	4,960	86%	26,439
2004	931	12,661	85%	27,566
2003	1,190	16,573	84%	28,764
2000	1	20	100%	22,309
1999	1	7	86%	27,696
1998	2	17	71%	67,338
1997	4	51	78%	51,814

Suzuki Sv1000 reliability FAQ

Across 2,864 Suzuki Sv1000 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv1000 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Sv1000 in our data has covered around 27,607 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Sv1000

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