Suzuki SV650 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.5 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 SV650 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

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

   81 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.3%

   49 occurrences

3. 3.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake9.5%

   45 occurrences

4. 4.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.6%

   41 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.4%

   40 occurrences

6. 6.Audible warning not working7.8%

   37 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.0%

   33 occurrences

8. 8.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements6.5%

   31 occurrences

9. 9.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.5%

   26 occurrences

10. 10.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc4.6%

    22 occurrences

11. 11.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%

    22 occurrences

12. 12.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.4%

    21 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki SV650 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.6%

   485 tests

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

   271 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.0%

   193 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.0%

   153 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.1%

   120 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.0%

   114 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.6%

   98 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.4%

   93 tests

What gets tested

The SV650 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

27,637

Test classes

class 2: 3,835

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 SV650?

81.0% unadjusted, from 3,835 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki SV650 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 17.1% of failed Suzuki SV650 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (10.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki SV650 usually have at its MOT?

27,637 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.