SUZUKI SV 650 SL0

645cc Petrol Class 2

#3073 of 5426 overall #399 of 680 SUZUKIs #1951 of 2787 other bikes

82.5%

first-time pass rate

8.0%

failed outright

18,536

median miles at test

824

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The SV 650 SL0's first-time pass rate has fallen 9.7 points since 2013, 80.4% to 70.7%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the SV 650 SL0's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage SV 650 SL0 passes first time 84.1% of the time; by 40k that's 78.4%.

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 SL0

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	37	30.1	0.7×
lamps and reflectors	26	21.1	1.3×
brakes	19	15.4	0.5×
tyres	7	5.7	1.1×
steering and suspension	6	4.9	0.1×
suspension	6	4.9	0.8×
drive system	6	4.9	0.5×
tyres and wheels	6	4.9	0.2×
structure and attachments	6	4.9	0.9×
audible warning (Horn)	4	3.3	2.7×

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 SL0 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 SL0.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (85.7% pass). Weakest: 2010 (78.6%).

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 SL0 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI SV 650 SL0 reliable?

The SUZUKI SV 650 SL0 is less reliable than average for its class: 82.5% of its 824 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3073 of 5426 models.

What does a SV 650 SL0 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 30% of all defects recorded against failed SV 650 SL0 tests.

How many miles will a SV 650 SL0 last?

The median SV 650 SL0 shows 18,536 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 78.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.