Suzuki SV 650 AL7 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.7 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki SV 650 AL7 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements22.5%

   9 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely12.5%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn10.0%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements10.0%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED7.5%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play7.5%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.0%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.0%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Number plate showing an incorrect registration5.0%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps5.0%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.0%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.0%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki SV 650 AL7 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.3%

   51 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.1%

   49 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.7%

   26 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.9%

   20 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.9%

   20 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.7%

   19 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.6%

   11 tests

8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn1.3%

   9 tests

What gets tested

The SV 650 AL7 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

18,331

Test classes

class 2: 693 · class 1: 1

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki SV 650 AL7?

90.2% unadjusted, from 694 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki SV 650 AL7 fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 22.5% of failed Suzuki SV 650 AL7 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (12.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki SV 650 AL7 usually have at its MOT?

18,331 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.