MOT reliability
Suzuki Sv650s
24 vehicles · 181 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Suzuki Sv650s vehicles and 181 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv650s has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,538 miles.
24
Vehicles
181
MOT tests
1,228
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Sv650s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv650s MOT tests:
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Other27%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Brakes19%
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Emissions & nuisance15%
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Body & structure10%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Suzuki Sv650s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 71% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 8 | 100% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 8 | 88% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21), Other (3)
Most common Suzuki Sv650s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv650s MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (16 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose in need of lubrication (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- See seperate advisory sheet (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Suzuki Sv650s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 16,156 |
| 2014 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 13,868 |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 9,992 |
| 2007 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 23,613 |
| 2006 | 2 | 27 | 78% | 21,516 |
| 2005 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 4,979 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 467 |
| 2002 | 2 | 40 | 85% | 56,453 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 6,241 |
| 2000 | 5 | 16 | 88% | 16,608 |
| 1999 | 3 | 26 | 92% | 9,985 |
Suzuki Sv650s reliability FAQ
Across 24 Suzuki Sv650s vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv650s MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Suzuki Sv650s in our data has covered around
20,538 miles.
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