SUZUKI SV 650 SK7

645cc Petrol Class 2

#3787 of 5426 overall #521 of 680 SUZUKIs #2404 of 2787 other bikes

78.9%

first-time pass rate

12.5%

failed outright

15,473

median miles at test

1,065

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The SV 650 SK7's first-time pass rate has risen 6.5 points since 2010, 79.2% to 85.7%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the SV 650 SK7's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage SV 650 SK7 passes first time 85.1% of the time; by 40k that's 72.5%.

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 SV 650 SK7

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	74	26	1.1×
lighting and signalling	59	20.7	0.9×
tyres and wheels	33	11.6	1.3×
lamps and reflectors	33	11.6	1.2×
steering and suspension	26	9.1	0.6×
drive system	25	8.8	2.3×
structure and attachments	11	3.9	1.2×
tyres	9	3.2	1.2×
suspension	9	3.2	1.1×
body and structure	6	2.1	1.2×

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 SV 650 SK7 beats 2 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 SV 650 SK7.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2009 (80.9% pass). Weakest: 2007 (78.5%).

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 SV 650 SK7 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI SV 650 SK7 reliable?

The SUZUKI SV 650 SK7 is less reliable than average for its class: 78.9% of its 1,065 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3787 of 5426 models.

What does a SV 650 SK7 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 26% of all defects recorded against failed SV 650 SK7 tests.

What is the best year of SV 650 SK7 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (80.9%) and 2007 worst (78.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a SV 650 SK7 last?

The median SV 650 SK7 shows 15,473 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 72.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.