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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv650

15,170 vehicles · 177,666 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15,170 Suzuki Sv650 vehicles and 177,666 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv650 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,261 miles.

15,170
Vehicles
177,666
MOT tests
1,706
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv650 MOT tests:

  • Other70%
  • Brakes12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Steering6%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Suzuki Sv650 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12181%
210187%
36,79887%
48,63087%
510,10987%
612,02885%
713,08084%
812,51084%
912,01783%
1011,37683%
1110,96181%
1210,14482%
139,44482%
148,76882%
158,04082%
167,31382%
176,61883%
186,01083%
195,40983%
204,80782%

Fuel types: Petrol (15,166), Other (4)

Most common Suzuki Sv650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv650 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6,414 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6,411 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6,330 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4,355 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4,056 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3,131 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2,204 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2,094 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2,078 times)
  10. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1,951 times)
  11. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1,896 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1,805 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1,695 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1,662 times)
  15. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1,648 times)

Suzuki Sv650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 3 6 100% 9,918
2019 1 2 100% 4,408
2018 1 3 67% 13,125
2017 1 1 100% 7,508
2016 7 43 81% 26,301
2015 3 21 81% 26,441
2014 7 54 83% 13,623
2013 3 16 94% 21,856
2012 24 178 87% 18,655
2011 75 684 88% 21,881
2010 129 1,239 85% 23,514
2009 243 2,436 85% 23,474
2008 353 3,654 84% 24,861
2007 595 6,690 83% 25,342
2006 686 7,941 84% 25,610
2005 1,449 16,912 83% 26,936
2004 1,751 21,931 84% 27,284
2003 1,879 23,027 83% 28,815
2002 1,864 23,218 85% 27,441
2001 1,807 21,208 84% 31,302
2000 2,378 27,177 83% 32,806
1999 1,898 21,128 82% 34,200
1998 5 47 87% 33,166
1996 2 16 75% 14,065
1995 1 12 75% 30,883

Suzuki Sv650 reliability FAQ

Across 15,170 Suzuki Sv650 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 Sv650 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Sv650 in our data has covered around 29,261 miles.

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