SUZUKI SV 650 SK9

645cc Petrol Class 2

#3291 of 5426 overall #445 of 680 SUZUKIs #2095 of 2787 other bikes

81.4%

first-time pass rate

9.4%

failed outright

14,220

median miles at test

2,363

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The SV 650 SK9's first-time pass rate has fallen 8.9 points since 2012, 83.0% to 74.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the SV 650 SK9's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage SV 650 SK9 passes first time 88.4% of the time; by 50k that's 80.0%.

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 SV 650 SK9

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	89	21.7	0.7×
brakes	80	19.5	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	68	16.6	1.3×
tyres and wheels	54	13.2	0.9×
tyres	29	7.1	1.5×
suspension	24	5.9	1.1×
drive system	22	5.4	0.9×
steering and suspension	18	4.4	0.2×
structure and attachments	13	3.2	0.7×
steering	13	3.2	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 SK9 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 SK9.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (83.5% pass). Weakest: 2011 (74.7%).

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 SK9 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI SV 650 SK9 reliable?

The SUZUKI SV 650 SK9 is less reliable than average for its class: 81.4% of its 2,363 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3291 of 5426 models.

What does a SV 650 SK9 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 22% of all defects recorded against failed SV 650 SK9 tests.

What is the best year of SV 650 SK9 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (83.5%) and 2011 worst (74.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a SV 650 SK9 last?

The median SV 650 SK9 shows 14,220 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 80.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.