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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv650 k5

3 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Suzuki Sv650 k5 vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv650 k5 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,559 miles.

3
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
3,108
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv650 k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv650 k5 MOT tests:

  • Other67%
  • Brakes20%
  • Seatbelts & equipment13%
  • Lamps & electrical13%
  • Steering13%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%

Suzuki Sv650 k5 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
4250%
53100%
6367%
7367%
8367%
92100%
10250%
112100%
12367%
13250%
141100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Suzuki Sv650 k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv650 k5 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  5. Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
  6. Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  7. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition fitted baffle for test (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  12. front and rear tyre valves starting to perish (1 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  14. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)

Suzuki Sv650 k5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 3 28 75% 37,559

Suzuki Sv650 k5 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Suzuki Sv650 k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv650 k5 MOT issues are: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c).

The typical Suzuki Sv650 k5 in our data has covered around 37,559 miles.

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