Suzuki SV1000 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.7 points below 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 SV1000 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Audible warning not working18.8%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely17.1%

   20 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.8%

   15 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.8%

   15 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.0%

   14 occurrences

6. 6.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc6.8%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.Contaminated with oil, grease etc6.0%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.0%

   7 occurrences

9. 9.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.1%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.1%

    6 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.1%

    6 occurrences

12. 12.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki SV1000 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted13.5%

   137 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.5%

   76 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.6%

   67 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.0%

   41 tests

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

   25 tests

6. 6.Exhaust system leaking or insecure2.2%

   22 tests

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.9%

   19 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.9%

   19 tests

What gets tested

The SV1000 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

28,193

Test classes

class 2: 1,016

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

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• Suzuki GSF120084.7% raw
• All Suzuki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki SV1000?

80.8% unadjusted, from 1,016 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki SV1000 fail its MOT on?

"Audible warning not working" is recorded in 18.8% of failed Suzuki SV1000 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (17.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki SV1000 usually have at its MOT?

28,193 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.