HUSQVARNA SM610
Pass rate over time
The SM610's first-time pass rate has fallen 20.4 points since 2006, 86.0% to 65.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage SM610 passes first time 76.1% of the time; by 20k that's 70.0%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a SM610
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
52 | 43.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
21 | 17.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
11 | 9.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
11 | 9.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
9 | 7.6 |
| brakes |
|
9 | 7.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 1.7 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 1.7 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 0.8 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 0.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the SM610 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the SM610.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2000 (81.5% pass). Weakest: 2001 (81.0%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.