SUZUKI SFV 650 K9

645cc Petrol Class 2

#1575 of 5426 overall #173 of 680 SUZUKIs #959 of 2787 other bikes

88.1%

first-time pass rate

6.4%

failed outright

11,954

median miles at test

5,205

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The SFV 650 K9's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.6 points since 2012, 91.6% to 84.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the SFV 650 K9's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage SFV 650 K9 passes first time 93.1% of the time; by 50k that's 83.1%.

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 SFV 650 K9

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	149	25.9	0.5×
lamps and reflectors	102	17.7	1.0×
tyres and wheels	61	10.6	0.5×
suspension	60	10.4	1.4×
tyres	46	8	1.2×
structure and attachments	40	6.9	0.9×
lighting and signalling	38	6.6	0.2×
steering and suspension	32	5.6	0.2×
drive system	29	5	0.6×
steering	19	3.3	0.9×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the SFV 650 K9 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k tests

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 SFV 650 K9.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2010 (89.1% pass). Weakest: 2011 (86.5%).

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.

SUZUKI SFV 650 K9 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI SFV 650 K9 reliable?

The SUZUKI SFV 650 K9 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.1% of its 5,205 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1575 of 5426 models.

What does a SFV 650 K9 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 26% of all defects recorded against failed SFV 650 K9 tests.

What is the best year of SFV 650 K9 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (89.1%) and 2011 worst (86.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a SFV 650 K9 last?

The median SFV 650 K9 shows 11,954 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 83.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.